Arensbak Troll Cook

Arensbak Troll Cook
Hand Crafted
5 Arts Studio
Cosby, TN
Ken Arensbak
8" Tall
Weight: 13 oz.

KEN ARENSBAK (1923-1997): The “all-natural” trolls originated with Erik’s dad more than 50 years ago. Ken Arensbak emigrated from Denmark with his wife, Neta, in 1949. He often entertained his children Marianna, Erik and Vivi with stories about trolls, drawing upon Scandinavian tradition. His tales prompted his children to ask what a troll looked like. In 1959, their father took threads from Neta’s macramé rope and used cones, nuts and other natural materials to fashion the first Arensbak troll. This original troll remains part of their studio collection.