Unpainted Unique Carved Swedish Gnome 5 inch (14cm) Gift Boxed, Whittled Wood Character, Scandinavian old world santa, Norse folklore.

One hand-carved Swedish "Nisse" Gnome” Gnome from Liljas Scandinavian Handicraft These mythological figures from the Norse folklore bring the mysticism directly into your home. This mythological "Nisse" Gnome is carved with only a knife from a whole blank of Linden wood. All my figures are carefully created and treated with linseed oil so that the natural beauty of the wood will not be lost. The gnomes are approximately 14 cm tall (5inc inches) and 40 cm in diameter (1.5icnhes) After you have ordered, it takes a couple of days for me to carve out your unique "Nisse" Gnome ◼ Genuine craftsmanship Let yourself enjoy this craft that is 100% handmade by me, Carved only with a knife, a tool that has been used by people since ancient times. ◼ Natural materials. These figures are carved from a whole piece of linden, linden is a type of wood that is used for a long time for its excellent properties, a type of wood that is beautiful to look at but also hard enough to retain the details and stand the test of time. ◼ Unique All characters are completely unique and there is no one that is exactly like another. So if you are searching for a meaningful gift to give to someone unique in your life, this can be the perfect gift. ◼ Free shipping.  So that you will avoid complicated shipping fees, it is obvious for me to offer free shipping, ◼ Mythological history. A Swedish Nisse [ˈnɪ̂sːə] is a mythological creature from Nordic folklore, today typically associated with the winter solstice and the Christmas season. They are generally described as being short, having a long white beard, and wearing a conical or knit cap in gray, red or some other bright colour. They often have an appearance somewhat similar to that of a garden gnome. According to tradition, the Nisse lives in the houses and barns of the farmstead, and secretly acts as their guardian. If treated well, they protect the family and animals from evil and misfortune, and may also aid the chores and farm work. However, they are known to be short tempered, especially when offended. Every Christmas (and every Thursday) the farmers had to give the Santa a plate of porridge (or rice pudding on Christmas) to make sure he was kept happy. If you buy several I will pack them in the same gift box, if you want one for each, send me a message