Franz Richter Small Haug-Folk #3 Dessert Reindeer stamping on oatmeal glazed

Reindeer stamping on oatmeal glazed rim and burnished clay body with straightforward throwing rings

Comes with wooden spoon

and makes a wonderful festive food serving piece

work on the Erie Canal

Jar is 4" diameter

Franz Richter Small Haug-Folk #3 Dessert Reindeer stamping on oatmeal glazedMade by Franz Richter, these clay sculptures were inspired by the folktales of Haug Folk, or Hill Folk, in Norway. Haug Folk were tiny, invisible people believed to live inside of hills during the summer and empty farm houses during winter. When the farmers return to their houses in spring they would have to ask permission from the Haug Folk to enter the house. The figures were handmade and each one is unique. This one stands at about 3" tall and is