Leafman Mask Plaque

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The Green Man is one of the most frequently recurring and beautiful motifs of medieval art. Known as God of the Woodlands, he represents the spirit of the trees and the green growi ng things of the earth. Common among the carved decoration of Europe's oldest churches and cathedrals; he is often referred to as the foliate mask. The foliage that surrounds him is most frequently oak, the sacred tree of Britain. Measures 17 inches tall, 12 inches wide with a depth of 3 inches. Created from the sculpture work of Paul Borda of Dryad Design Reflects the natural texture of the original sculpture Polyresin with finish Show more