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Antique Swedish Wood Carved Sami Sculpture in Style of Torborg Lindberg-Karlsson

About the Item

One-of-a-kind woodcarving attributed to the Swedish artist Torborg Lindberg-Karlsson, Lapland. This cheerfully smiling Sami man is wearing a traditional garb & hat in traditional colours. Intricately carved and painted by a skilled hand. The artist Torborg Lindberg-Karlsson was born in 1908 and she died 1980. Since then, the carvings done by her have gained popularity worldwide. The colours might appear slightly brighter in the displayed pictures than it actually is.
  • Attributed to:
    Torborg Lindberg-Karlsson (Artist)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 5.56 in (14.1 cm)Width: 1.97 in (5 cm)Depth: 1.58 in (4 cm)
  • Style:
    Scandinavian Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    ca. 1920-1940
  • Condition:
    Repaired: Both feet have been formerly glued back on. The staff the figurine is holding behind his back, is left in original condition and is damaged top and bottom: the original length will have been longer. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor structural damages.
  • Seller Location:
    Andernach, DE
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU8556237952332

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