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 Myrtlewood Greek Fish 

 
9" long 4" tall
Handcarved by Ernie Besler. 
This fish is an ancient symbol for the Savior. The Greek word for fish IXOYE formed a "rebus" with the following meaning:
Jesus
Christ
God's
Son
Savior
Early Christians drew the symbol on the door-posts of their homes, on the walls of catacombs, and generally used it as a means of identifying themselves as those who belonged to the Lord.
Colors and grain patterns vary.

 

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