by Karen Nyenhuis | Jul 4, 2025 | Just Knud Qvigstad, Sami History, Tales from Sapmi
The Stallo in Sami Folk Tales One in a series on the rich storytelling tradition of the Sami. For the next post in the series, click here — The Halde I have been translating a French adaptation of Just Qvigstad’s record of stories from Sàpmi by Jacques Privat. I...
by Karen Nyenhuis | Jul 4, 2025 | Just Knud Qvigstad, Sami History, Tales from Sapmi
Sami Relations with Russia in Sami Folk Tales One in a series on the rich storytelling tradition of the Sami. For the next post in the series, click here — Overview Two stories from the late nineteenth century recorded by Just Knud Qvigstad indicate tense...
by Karen Nyenhuis | Jul 4, 2025 | A Miniature Christmas at Carl Larsson's House
Doll Visitors to the Carl Larsson House at Christmas The grandmother doll is hallmarked “BT 1999,” which is most likely Barbara Tate of Tate’s Collectibles. The two dolls in pleated skirts are by Inka Grosse of Germany. The rosemaled chair is by...
by Karen Nyenhuis | Jul 4, 2025 | A Miniature Christmas at Carl Larsson's House
Trim Work in a 1:12 Scale Interpretation of the Carl Larsson House This house was featured in a holiday display at the American Swedish Institute in Minneapolis in the early nineties. Made from an affordable rectangular house, effort was placed on the interiors and...
by Karen Nyenhuis | Jul 4, 2025 | A Miniature Christmas at Carl Larsson's House
Carl Larsson’s Bedroom and Studio An interpretation in miniature of the Carl Larsson painting, “Daddy’s Room,” circa 1895. The tall cabinet is signed “JJonis 81.” My mother made the bed herself, based on Carl’s painting...
