Nearby the stable, in the farmyard of Case Venane, shepherd Luigi De Angelis spends part of his days sitting and carving wood. Branches of manna ash, cornelian cherry and olive, beneath the blade of his pocketknife, are transformed into dogs, horses, eagles and snakes, into small carved faces, votive objects and protective artefacts<\/b>. Ordinary objects gradually become populated with carvings and decorations, accompanied by the rhythm of singing, while his house-museum continues to grow through the addition of new original creations.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"