Dove of Peace / dove with olive branch bird felted wool

Interior arrangement the Dove of Peace / dove with olive branch

Since ancient times, the dove is considered a symbol of fertility, wisdom, purity, serenity and hope.
In some religions, the dove is considered a sacred bird, the personification of gentleness and fidelity, likely due to the fact that pigeons are monogamous and often form permanent pairs.
In many legends of the peoples of the world this bird is a symbol of peace, happiness and love.
In the old Testament there is the parable of the pigeon, released by Noah which returned with an olive branch in its beak as a message from God that the element subsided, and peace with God is concluded.
The New Testament describes the coming of the Holy spirit in the form of a dove at the baptism of Christ in the waters of the Jordan.

There is a tradition of releasing white doves as a symbol of peaceful intentions.

The expression "Dove of peace" was included in a speech after the Second world war in connection with the activities of the world peace Congress, whose emblem is a dove with an olive branch is painted in 1949 Pablo Picasso.

It is believed that the custom of releasing doves into the sky on the day of the wedding came to us from Italy and settled down, because it's really impressive and fascinating spectacle. It is believed that if the birds fly close, and spouses go through life hand in hand, and will live what is called soul to soul..

The dove is created by feliziani (dry felting). Every feather of the wings and tail are matted separately. In the legs of poultry wire frame, the beak is polymer clay, eyes are glass. The pigeon is on a stand in front of him an olive branch. The branch is also made of wool in a combined technique of dry felting on the frame.
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