Work of God
Natural Olivewood Pattern Phenomenon
Looking closely at the grain of the wood you will sometimes notice many surprises. Sometimes you will see animals other times you see faces and places.
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Recently, we started to take pictures of some of the unusual grains we find, but have been finding them for years!
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We name these findings as we discover them but some of you might see something different. Art is in the eye of the beholder! We call these pieces of art "the work of God".
Peace Dove
Butterfly
Fish
We noticed this fish shape when we where cutting olive wood. It is a result of a natural branch. The picture of your left is the outside of the branch as you can see it still has natural bark and the second picture on your right is the back.
Whale & Shark
Bullet
One of the most common things we find when we cut Bethlehem olive wood branches are bullets!! These bullets keep damaging our saw blades. Sadly and ironically, the olive tree, the sign of peace, is often shot in Bethlehem (the city of Jesus' birth and cradle of peace).