Celtic Double Trinity Knot, Hand Carved Wall Hanging, Wooden Basic Triquetra, Six Petaled Flower

MEANING: The symbol is a combination of two of the most basic Triquetras, The Trinity Knot. Simply three arcs; originally it is believed to the early Celts, the three arcs represent the three aspects of the ancient Celtic Goddess; Maiden, Mother, Crone which reflect the Phases of Womanhood. Later, as Christianity spread, this Celtic triangle was adapted to the Christian trinity of Father, Son & Holy Spirit. Coop draws this Double Trinity with compass & ruler, one Trinity knot on top of the other, inverted 180 degrees. While maintaining 2 separate knots, he then weaves the trinities together. This can then represent the finding of balance between dualities; the matriarchal & patriarchal trinities, female/male, etc. The final wood carving also has the advantage of being very much like a six petaled flower! SIZE: Approximately 10.75 inches tall x 9.75 inches wide. The size may vary a bit as Coop is drawing up each carving with a compass. THE CARVING: Our carvings are single pieces of western red cedar, designed & carved to be wall hangings. Each carving begins as a 1 X 12-inch cedar board. While we use power tools (Scroll Saw, Rotary shaft Tool, handheld detail sanders, etc.), we use no lasers, CNC machines or computer-operated cutting machines. All work is done with our hands & eyes... We cut the 2-dimensional blanks with scroll & jig saws (double-sized custom orders must be cut with a jigsaw). Carving is done with rotary shaft tools & disc grinders. The 80-grit sanding is the final phase of the carving process, removing the nicks & gouges from the carving tools, & finishes shaping the weave. The next 2 sandings with 120 & then 220 grit complete the smoothing & polishing. They are finished with Clear Danish Oil to seal the piece, bringing out the grain & the color. Celtic Double Trinity Knot, Hand Carved Wall Hanging, Wooden Basic Triquetra, Six Petaled Flower