The hand Carved olive wood Pieta Statue depicts the Virgin Mary Holding Jesus after He was taken Down from the Cross. This unique Statue indicates the pain and suffering virgin Mary when she lost her child . The statue can be placed Home as a reinder for all of us as christians that jesus had died for our sins to teach us forgivness , faith and to show the greatest love of our mother "virgin Mary " . Luke 2:35 " As a result , the deepest thoughts of many hearts will be revealed . And a sword will pierce your very soul.