Hand carved Baba Yaga wood statue 11 inch, Slavic witch in mortar, shelf display

Hand carved Baba Yaga wood statue 11 inch (28 cm) — a collector-grade Old-World figurine of the legendary Slavic witch riding her wooden mortar with raised pestle. This hand painted wood sculpture captures rich Russian folklore styling and reads beautifully as shelf decor or a statement mantel display. Carved from a single piece of natural wood, it brings storybook magic and artisan detail to Christmas and year-round folk-art collections.

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📏 Height: 11 inches (28 cm); Width: 4.7 inches (12 cm)
🌿 Natural wood and water-based acrylics — safe for the home
✍️ Artist signed and studio stamped on the base
🧭 Use ideas: mantel centerpiece, Slavic folklore vignette, bookshelf statement, unique holiday gift
👐 Hand carved and hand painted — each stroke applied by the artist

Baba Yaga is rendered in classic lore: long hair, keen gaze, and a traveling mortar that seems ready to lift off into the night. The sculpted lines are crisp and lively, from the textured grain of the mortar to the folds of her winter coat and the facets of the broom-like pestle. Painterly touches—snow-kissed edging, tiny floral dots, and warm metallic accents—create depth you can read from across the room, while close viewing reveals lace-fine ornament and purposeful brushwork.

Balanced proportions (about 11" tall × 4.7" wide) make it an easy focal point for a bookshelf, console, or seasonal centerpiece. The form is stable and weighty, with a base sized to sit safely on a mantel. Colorwork leans into deep forest greens, warm reds, and woodland browns, contrasted with frosty whites; the palette gives you freedom to pair with greenery, candles, or other folk-art pieces without visual noise.

As with our studio tradition, every element is completed by hand—from rough-out carving to fine carving and layered acrylic painting—so the piece carries the warmth of true craftsmanship. The underside bears the artist’s signature and studio stamp for authenticity and future provenance.

This statue brings a beloved character of Eastern European folklore into a tangible, heirloom-worthy artwork. Whether you collect folk art, decorate with story-rich pieces, or seek a meaningful gift, Baba Yaga’s whirlwind energy and meticulous detailing will anchor your display with personality and charm.