Hand-Carved Teak Root — A Snail Sculpture That Holds Its Ground
We can’t promise Roman™ will move into position fast enough to hold the door open, but once he’s there, he won’t budge. The Roman™ Hand-Carved Teak Root Snail Sculpture is carved by hand from the roots of giant teak trees — dense, heavy reclaimed root wood that gives Roman™ his 5.1 lbs of staying power and the gnarled, organic surface texture that makes him look like he grew that way. At 11.8" long and 7.9" tall, he’s a proper sculptural object in his own right — the doorstopper function is almost incidental. Almost.
Reclaimed Teak Root, Hand-Carved, 5.1 lbs — Roman™ Takes His Job Seriously
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Hand-Carved Reclaimed Teak Root: Carved from the dense root wood of teak trees — each piece has a unique surface texture, grain pattern, and silhouette; no two Roman™ are identical
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5.1 lbs of Holding Power: Heavy enough to stop a door in place without skidding, sliding, or tipping — the weight is the point
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11.8"L x 7.9"W x 7.9"H: A proper sculptural presence on a shelf, console, or floor — not a trinket
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Sculptural Object First: Works as a standalone decorative sculpture, bookend, or conversation piece when the door doesn’t need holding
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Artisan-Carved in Indonesia: Hand-carved by skilled woodworkers using traditional teak root carving techniques
Where to Put Roman™
Roman™ is at home holding open an entry door, an office door, a pantry door, or any door that needs a personality upgrade. Off duty, he works as a shelf sculpture, a bookend, a console table object, or a standalone floor piece in a corner that needs something unexpected. The warm teak root tones pair naturally with linen, aged brass, rattan, and dark-stained wood. A standout gift for new homeowners, animal lovers, and anyone whose home has at least one door worth holding open with something this good-looking. In the “Unique Finds” gift guide for a reason.
Product Specifications
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Material: Hand-carved reclaimed teak root wood
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Dimensions: 11.8"L x 7.9"W x 7.9"H
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Weight: 5.1 lbs
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Country of Origin: Indonesia
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Assembly: No assembly required
Care Instructions
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Cleaning: Wipe with a dry cloth or feather duster; avoid moisture contact with the carved teak surface
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Avoid: Do not use wet cloths or water directly on the carving — teak root absorbs moisture and can crack or warp
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Maintenance: Occasionally apply a light coat of food-safe mineral oil or teak oil to maintain the wood’s natural luster
