Antique Norwegian Milk Goose – 17th–18th Century Folk Art Wooden Vessel – Hand Carved Scandinavian Primitive
$1,657.50 $1,950.00
An exceptionally rare Norwegian milk goose (melkegås), hand carved from solid hardwood and used in rural households during the 18th–19th century — a true survivor from pre-industrial Scandinavia.
Milk geese were functional dairy vessels traditionally used in Norwegian farm culture, often carved locally and passed down through generations. This example displays strong sculptural presence with its elongated neck handle and hollowed body, reflecting both utility and symbolic folk tradition.
Origin: Norway
Period: 18th–19th century
Material: Hand carved hardwood
Dimensions:
Height: 14.3 cm (5.63 in)
Width: 9.2 cm (3.62 in)
Length: 17 cm (6.69 in)
Condition:
Extensive authentic age wear consistent with 200+ years. Natural shrinkage cracks, surface patina, visible tool marks and structural age splits. Untouched surface with no modern restoration. Stable and preserved in honest original condition.
Pieces of this age and category are increasingly scarce on the international market and are typically found in museum or advanced folk art collections.
A significant acquisition for:
• Serious Scandinavian folk art collectors
• Ethnographic collections
• Nordic museum-grade interiors
• Primitive art specialists
• Early rural material culture collections
🎁 A distinguished gift for collectors of Scandinavian folk art, early rural artifacts, and museum-level wooden antiquities.
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