A unique owl-inspired hand-carved wood sculpture, with handpainting in true-to-life oil paints. Exclusive to The Bradford ExchangeWith its alert gaze that penetrates the darkness, the owl has been considered the bird of wisdom since ancient times. But this Queen of the Night can only rarely be observed... Welcome this fascinating creature into your home now as a lifelike, hand-carved wooden sculpture, exclusively available from The Bradford Exchange!This market-first sculpture hails from the home of woodcarving, the Val Gardena in South Tyrol. Firmly rooted in this centuries-old tradition, this extraordinary sculpture is masterfully handcrafted. The feathers, the eyes, the beak and the claws of the owl are hand-tooled with a precision for which the Val Gardena woodcarvers are famous. The meticulous handpainting with realistically-toned oil paints ensures the breathtakingly lifelike expression of each owl, and exquisite gold-plated metal accents perfectly round off the valuable appea