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Vintage Ukrainian Hutsul Hand-Carved Wooden Plate Copper Pin Inlay Folk Art## Item Description
This stunning vintage **Ukrainian Hutsul decorative wooden plate** is a masterclass in traditional European folk art. Measuring approximately **9.5 inches in diameter**, this authentic piece features exceptionally intricate geometric chip-carving and a central medallion. Unlike common souvenir plates, this premium collectors\' piece features genuine **multimedia encrustation**. It is masterfully inlaid with vibrant **glass seed beads** and framed by intricate, hand-embedded **individual copper pin/point inlays** inserted perpendicular to the wood grain to form crisp geometric borders. The reverse side features a pre-installed metal hanger, making it ready to display as a prominent wall feature. ### Condition Report
* **Overall Condition:** Excellent vintage condition.
* **Details:** The wood retains a beautiful, rich warm patina. All intricate glass seed beads and individual copper point inlays are secure and structurally intact. No cracks, chips, or modern damage. The reverse side features beautiful concentric lathe turning lines, showcasing its authentic handmade origin. Note: There is a singular missing copper point inlay that is covered over by the artisan\'s original clear shellac finish. This fascinating workshop anomaly confirms the plate\'s completely unaltered, hand-wrought vintage state.
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This plate originates from the **Carpathian Mountains region of Western Ukraine**, home to the Hutsul highlanders renowned for centuries for their unparalleled wood-carving mastery. Known natively as *Enkrustatsiya* (енкрустація), the technique of embedding contrasting elements into solid wood requires immense precision. While some pieces use surface wire, this elite specimen utilizes an incredibly meticulous technique where the artisan inserts individual copper points perpendicular to the wood grain. Each tiny metal pin is driven, cut, and flush-sanded into native hardwoods alongside tightly seated glass beads. The geometric patterns are not merely decorative; they are rooted in ancient Slavic symbolism representing the sun, protection, and the harmony of nature. Pieces showcasing this complex combination of beadwork and individually tacked copper elements represent a much higher tier of artisanal skill, traditionally reserved for high-end exhibition work or sacred gifts.
---## Specifications
* **Artisanal Origin:** Hutsul Region, Ukraine (Carpathian Folk Art)
* **Medium:** Hand-Carved Solid Hardwood
* **Inlay Materials:** Individual Copper Points, Glass Seed Beads
* **Diameter:** Approx. 9.5 inches
* **Display Ready:** Includes integrated metal wall hanger on back
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