A brief history of interesting people, places and things
Swedish woodcarver Bengt Brask is known for his masterful hand-carved troll figures. Bengt Göran Brask was born on 7 June 1908 in Vårvik, Sweden. He followed in his father's footsteps and became a woodcarver. Brask specialised in carving troll souvenirs early on in his career and developed his own unique style of trolls. Distinctive Features... Continue Reading →
Ottar Andreas Grubbli was born on 18 April 1931 in Grubblia, Varntresk outside Hattfjelldal in Norway. He inherited his talent for woodcarving from his mother. She was a great natural talent and taught herself the craft. Over time, she became a well-known wood artist. At the age of eight, Ottar also developed an interest in... Continue Reading →
Øien trolls have been around for many decades, but it wasn't until 2021 when troll collectors learned the name of the woodcarver who made them… Continue Reading →
In the small village of Bamble in Norway lived an artist who made wonderful woodcarvings and books based on Norwegian culture… Continue Reading →
Asbjørn Raanaa (Rånå) was born on 01 September 1914 in Bjorli, Norway. Not much is known of this Norwegian woodcarver or his hand carved trolls which rarely come up for sale… Continue Reading →
Henning Engelsen (1918-2005) was a Norwegian woodcarver who founded the company HENNING. He had the artistic skill to fashion his traditional and folklore characters from a piece of carefully selected and seasoned wood, and through his carvings, you come to know Norway and its culture… Continue Reading →
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