Toad of the North By Henzu Watch

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Glazed Ceramic, 2016

20x15x10 cm



This small piece is a development of a commission for the legendary Toad of the North. Featured in Estonian myth, the beast was said to be huge as a mountain, with eyes like carriage wheels. It had an alluring gaze that compelled people and livestock to walk into its mouth to be devoured. Its hide was thick and hard as steel, so no weapon could harm it. A hero emerged and sought to rid the land of this beast. After seeking advice from a sorceror he aquired an iron horse on wheels and a thick pike. When the beast forced it to enter its mouth the pike stopped its yaws from closing so the hero was safe and the land was rid of it.

This one is still young and small for its size.



Photo by Maari Soekov

IMAGE DETAILS Image size 3888x2592px 5.53 MB Make Canon Model Canon EOS 400D DIGITAL Shutter Speed 1/400 second Aperture F/5.0 Focal Length 50 mm ISO Speed 400 Date Taken Nov 6, 2016, 2:13:35 PM Sensor Size 22mm Show More

Published : Nov 10, 2016