Description
This shield features a lion head carved out of wild cherry wood, attached to the center of the plywood base, carved geometrical patterns, & ornamental relief, as well as eight wooden elements symmetrically placed around the lion head. This shield is inspired by the Ancient Greek hoplite shields. Lion symbolism & meaning include majesty, courage, strength, protection, family, wisdom, & other admirable traits. The shield base is made out of 15mm thick birch plywood & finished with wood staining, painting, & varnishing with linen seed oil ( lion head ) & acrylic transparent coating. The lion head composition was carved separately on a 50 mm thick stabilized wild cherry or beech wood piece, & attached to the base. Size - 75 cm ( 29.5 inches ) in diameter Lion head - covers an area in the center of approximately 340 x 340 mm Weight - cca 4 kg ( 8.8 pounds ) Material - 15 mm thick plywood for the base of the shield, 50 mm thick wild cherry or beech wood for the head Please Note: Being hand-painted, the precise hue of the shield colors can vary. Lion Shield, Wall Decor, Wood Wall Art, Handmade Home Decor, Fathers Day Gift For Him, Handmade For Him, Wall Hangings