English Oak 16th Century Green Man Heads

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Three magnificent Tudor Oak Green Man heads of caricature form. The
historical concept of the green has many meanings & interpretations
the most well known meaning of him being a symbol of pagan beliefs of life and nature, rebirth and growth, encompassing the renewed cycle of spring, other interpretations are of fertility, while the christian church beliefs are of life giving breath to the holy spirit.
Origin. England
Medium. Oak
Period. 1500s
DateMid 16th Century : 1530 / 1560 DimensionsHeight 7" Width. 5" Depth 1 1/2" ConditionExcellent Codeas359a112 Price SOLD £0.00 StatusSold SellerDavid Charles Dodge Antiques Telephone0796 1435659Non UK callers :+44 796 1435659 Emaildaviddodge@sky.com

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