Product information
A sweet little Gonk on top of a hand painted apple
Complete with a natural jute string hanger or with its flat base it can be left to free stand too!
Gonks, also known as Tomte in Sweden, Tonttu in Finland, Nisse in Norway and Denmark, are small mythological white-bearded creatures, resembling garden gnomes.
While they used to be seen as home protectors, these little characters, wearing knitted hats and arising from the Scandinavian folklore, are now considered as the Nordic version of our Western Santa Claus.
The Gonks myth
According to Scandinavian legends and tales, Gonks were powerful guardians protecting farms from potential catastrophes and misfortune.
The small household defenders were notably believed to take care of the family and animals, ensuring the financial growth of the farms they were watching. In exchange for their hard work, Gonks liked to be rewarded with porridge and butter.
If they were not properly thanked, or worse, if they were faced with rudeness, Gonks could turn into cruel little monsters playing tricks, ruining barns, or even killing animals.
Dimensions:
4cm by 4cm by 5cm
Made From:
Hand painted resin
Technical specifications
| Weight | 0.8kg |