| Article number: | BF-CM41 |
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A beautiful carved rendition of the Irish legend: The Salmon of Knowledge
The round & interesting design features 3 salmon swimming in a sea of Celtic knot work. It is a beautiful piece, that would look stunning in any home, office or pub. It's great to gift to someone for any and all special occasions! The wall plaque measures approximately 12.5”H x 12.5”W x .75”D. The natural look of the wood is eye catching and lovely.
For those that do not know the legend of The Salmon of Knowledge, or those who’d like to remember the tale from their past, The Salmon of Knowledge is a story about a legendary fish in Irish mythology. In the tale, the salmon gained all the world’s wisdom by eating magic hazelnuts that fell into the Well of Wisdom. It is said then, that the poet named Finegas, spent years trying to catch it. After a time, he finally did! He caught the salmon and brought it home. It was there he asked his apprentice, a man who was called Fionn mac Cumhaill, to cook the salmon but not to eat any of it. However, while cooking, Fionn burned his thumb and as a reaction stuck his thumb in his mouth, to soothe the pain. In doing so, he accidentally gained the salmon’s wisdom. From that day on, Fionn could access great knowledge just by sucking his thumb.
Hand carved out of mahogany
From Blue Frogs
Celtic & Viking Wood Carvings
**Each piece is crafted from its own piece of mahogany. As the material is a natural one, there will be difference in each piece, making them special and unique! This also means that the product you receive will not always match the photo exactly. This is not a fault or defect. No two pieces will ever be the same.
