The Offering

The Offering: The Gift of the Sunbound Deer

In The Offering, an enchanting moment of forest lore is captured—a single, perfect red apple hangs from the branch of an ancient tree, glowing softly as if touched by sunlight. Before it stands the Sunbound Deer, a mystical creature known as the Keeper of Light, drawn to the apple as part of an ancient ritual. With its golden-touched fur and dawn-reflecting eyes, the Sunbound Deer symbolizes balance and harmony within the glade. Revered by the forest’s creatures, this deer embodies the spirit of sunlight and is the first to approach the tree’s sacred gift each year.

The apple, known simply as The Offering, grows only once a year, infused with the strength of the earth and the warmth of the sun. To the Sunbound Deer, reaching for this apple is more than an act of hunger—it is a moment of reverence, a quiet acceptance of the forest’s blessing. As the deer takes a bite, forest legends say it glimpses the interconnectedness of all life, receiving a vision of the forest’s spirit that it then carries throughout the glade.

Each detail in The Offering diorama reflects this profound connection. The tree, with its ancient branches and deeply rooted wisdom, stands as a guardian over the glade, while the gathering creatures pay tribute to the ritual, honoring the deer as it becomes one with the forest’s light. This piece brings a sense of harmony, mystery, and gentle reverence into your space, inviting you to join in the age-old ritual of nature’s balance.

Features

• Height: 10cm/4"
• Width: 10cm/4" 
• Made with clay, glazed and fired to over 1100C

Bring home The Offering, a scene of tranquility and magic, and let the wisdom of the forest take root in your world.