Art Nouveau Dreaming Goddess Plaque

A dreaming goddess whose hair dissolves into a cascade of curling tendrils. This deep-relief carving centres on a calm, symmetrical female face — half-closed eyes, softened brow, full lips — that emerges from a mane of stylised locks. The hair doesn't merely frame her; it unspools into large teardrop loops and interlocking whiplash curves that sweep down past the chin, pure Art Nouveau in spirit. Two horn-like flourishes crown the top, giving the panel a heraldic, almost mystical silhouette. Carved in wood or foam it becomes a striking vertical wall plaque, a headboard centrepiece, or an inset for a cabinet door or mantel. The flowing negative spaces between the locks catch shadow beautifully, so it reads well under raking light or a picture lamp. CNC notes • Built for 2.5D/3D relief routing; a tapered ball-nose finishing pass keeps the flowing hair smooth and the facial planes clean. • Orient the model so the grain runs vertically down the face — it strengthens the thin curling tips. • Hardwoods such as oak, walnut or cherry hold the crisp curl edges; sand progressively and finish with oil or wax to deepen the relief. • Scales cleanly from a 200 mm plaque up to a large statement panel; increase the Z-depth for even more dramatic shadow.