Triquetra Wood Carved Celtic Knot-Celtic Triple Goddess-Wiccan Protection-Christian Holy Trinity Symbol - Altar Carving Or Wall Art

MEANING OF SYMBOL: This symbol has had many incarnations of meaning over the years. Here are a few we know of: Historically: Originally it is believed that to the early Celts, each arc represents an aspect of the ancient Celtic Goddess; Maiden, Mother, Crone, which also reflects the stages of a woman's life. A Circle, places the parts of the symbol into a relationship. With the circle woven through the three arcs, the meaning moves toward joining or unity. Wicca/Pagan/Druid: The symbol of protection to modern Wiccans. Christianity: in the Fifth Century, as the Christian Church moved into Celtic lands, this symbol was adapted to the Christian Trinity of Father, Son & Holy Ghost. Pop Culture: A Triquetra is one of the four symbols on the cover of the Led Zeppelin album, Led Zeppelin IV, where it is used as the personal symbol of John Paul Jones. Thanks to the TV series, Charmed, the triquetra became popular from its use on the cover of the Book of Shadows meaning the three are one. 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 laser's, 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 have to be cut with 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 the shaping of the weave. The next 2 sandings with 120 then 220 grit finishes the smoothing & polishing. They are finished with Clear Danish Oil to seal the piece, bringing out the grain & the color. Triquetra Wood Carved Celtic Knot-Celtic Triple Goddess-Wiccan Protection-Christian Holy Trinity Symbol - Altar Carving Or Wall Art