An Amazing Giant Wooden Lion Carved From a Single Tree
Taking 20 people more than 3 years, a single tree trunk has been carved into a giant lion titled Oriental Lion.Sculptor Dengding Rui Yao has carved this incredible wooden lion from a single tree trunk.
image: Cong Thanh
The artist led a team of 20 assistants on a three-year journey to complete the sculpture, which was made in Myanmar and was transported to its permanent home at the Fortune Plaza Times Square in Wuhan, China.
image: Cong Thanh
You can imagine how difficult it would have to been to transport such a massive piece safely over such a long journey.
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According to Woodworking ideas, the lion was carved from a rosewood tree and measures 14.5m long, 5m high and 4m wide.This masterpiece in Hubei Province, China is now also the Guinness World Record holder for the largest redwood sculpture.
image: Cong Thanh
The use of the lion in public sculpture is a clear choice given the animal’s significance in Chinese culture. As a symbol of power, they are often used at the gates of palaces, temples, and tombs to ward off evil spirits. Since its installation in Wuhan, the giant lion has become a favorite new monument in the city.
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