Wishstone ÁTHAS Joy Irish bog oak 5600 years old Oak This lovely carving can be

This lovely carving can be created in bog oak or bog yew (shown here in bog yew)

This ancient wood has been lovingly and carefully carved to release the natural form and etched with a message for you

all our birds turn their minds to finding a mate and breeding

It is a very peaceful pose

In ancient times the yew tree was connected with wisdom and rebirth

Wishstone ÁTHAS Joy Irish bog oak 5600 years old Oak This lovely carving can beThe wishstone story comes from an ancient tradition of tossing a stone three times while crossing a stone wall and making a wish. Five magical trees were believed to protect Ireland; three ash, an oak and a yew. In ancient times the yew tree was connected with wisdom and rebirth. The ancient oak was associated with strength and endurance. This ancient wood has been lovingly and carefully carved to release the natural form and etched with a message for