World’s Largest Lion Sculpture Carved From Single Tree Took 20 People And 3 Years To Complete


A single tree trunk was shaped into a giant lion sculpture named Oriental Lion by 20 people over the course of three years. Dengding Rui Yao, a sculptor, led the team in carving out the massive redwood trunk, which is now on display at Fortune Plaza Times Square in Wuhan, China’s Hubei Province capital.

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According to Guinness World Records, the giant lion is the world’s largest redwood sculpture, measuring 47.5 feet long, 16.5 feet tall, and 13 feet wide.

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The head, feet, and tail of the Oriental Lion have been sculpted into a smooth finish, while the torso retains the rugged texture of the trunk. It’s unclear if the wood was from China, but we’re hoping it came from a sick or dying tree rather than one cut down for the project.

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Given the importance of the lion in Chinese culture, it is an obvious choice for public sculpture. They are often used at the gates of palaces, temples, and tombs to ward off evil spirits as a sign of strength. The giant lion has become a famous new monument in Wuhan since its installation.

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