Gnome: "Patch Tomte" - Gnome 7" to tip of hat on a Wood Base by Gumselids of Sweden

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"Patch Tomte" - Gnome 7" to tip of hat on a Wood Base by Gumselids Hats are made of hand felted red wool with a green patch. the large nose is formed of clay, the soft beard is mad e of genuine sheep's wool, and the base is made of wood. Tomte A tomte is one of the most beloved figures in Swedish folklore — a tiny, bearded household spirit who watches over the farm, the animals, and the people who live there. Think of him as part ancestral guardian, part mischievous gnome, deeply woven into Sweden’s rural traditions. In Sweden Tomte is most often translated to Santa as Tomte were know to bring gifts during the winter solstice. In English we refer to them as gnomes. Gumselid Trolls Made in Sweden Hand crafted of sheep's wool, clay, and wood. Colors and shading vary as no two are exactly alike. Swedish Collector's Item Handcrafted in Sweden Gumselid Tomte, Nisse, Santa, Gnome 7" Tall x 2.75" Base Diameter (the beards extend beyond that) Includes 1 Tomte, the Images Show Possible Variations Show more