Tomte the Elf (19″ X 23″)

A tomte (Swedish) or a tonttu (Finnish) is a small elf-like man. In Scandinavian folklore, he was the guardian in care of protecting a farmer’s house and barn and often did his work at night when everyone was asleep. In modern times, a tomte traditionally has a white beard, wears a red cap, and delivers packages to children on Christmas Eve.