Vtg Ken Arensbak Grandparent Troll Doll Large 17" Folk Art 5 Arts Studio Grandma

Description

Vintage Ken Arensbak grandparent troll doll - large, 17 inches tall.  A grandma troll, identifiable by her glasses and braids.  The grandparent trolls in this size were recently discontinued.
A wonderful, handmade folk art piece crafted by the Arensbak family at 5 Arts Studio in Tennessee.  Ken Arensbak started making these trolls as gifts for friends in 1959.  He and his family later formed Five Arts Studio to produce them professionally.  They are still created using natural materials.
Grandma is in very good condition for a troll of her age.  Her pinecone, seed pod, and nutshell embellishments have some cracks and chips; they get brittle with time.  I will pack her as best I can to prevent further damage, but due to the nature of the materials you may lose part of a pinecone or end up with a couple crushed seeds.  The good news is replacement parts can be gathered from wooded areas, purchased at craft stores, or, if you want to support the artisans, ordered from 5 Arts Studio's website.
Insurance and expedited shipping available for an additional cost.
Discounted shipping available on multiple wins.