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Large Handwoven Norwegian Wall Tapestry – Woman Playing Lur Among Goats – Early 20th Century – Original Solid Teak Frame – 112 × 69 cm

This large, handwoven Norwegian wall tapestry is an exceptional example of early Scandinavian textile art, depicting a traditional rural scene from the Norwegian mountains and fjords. The composition captures a woman in regional bunad (folk dress), standing among goats, raising a wooden lur horn towards the mountains, while a deep blue fjord stretches into the distance with a traditional red-roofed farm on the far shore.

The woven work displays a high level of craftsmanship, executed in a dense gobelin-style weave using fine wool threads. The detailed shading of the landscape, sky, and figures suggests the work of an experienced artisan. Pieces of this size and quality were typically produced in Norway during the early 20th century, often inspired by the national romantic movement and traditional pastoral life.

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Scene & Symbolism

The motif represents a timeless Norwegian tradition where farmers and herders used the lur, an ancient wooden horn, to communicate across long mountain valleys. The surrounding elements – grazing goats, birch trees, fjords, and distant farms – are classic hallmarks of Norwegian rural life from the late 19th and early 20th centuries, evoking a sense of heritage and identity.

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Frame & Finish

The tapestry is mounted in an original, professionally crafted solid teak wood frame, measuring 3 cm thick, with hand-cut, interlocked corner joints. Teak frames of this period were a mark of exclusivity, typically reserved for valuable textiles and art pieces.

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Detailed Photography Provided

For the benefit of collectors and textile enthusiasts, we have included a large number of high-resolution images showing the tapestry from different angles, close-ups of the weaving, detailed shots of the frame, and images of the reverse side.
Potential bidders are encouraged to zoom in on the photos to carefully examine the texture, condition, and overall quality of this piece before placing a bid.

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Details
•	Object Type: Handwoven wall tapestry
•	Technique: Dense gobelin-style weave
•	Motif: Norwegian pastoral scene – woman in bunad, lur, goats, fjord landscape
•	Material: Wool on linen base, solid teak frame
•	Period: Early 20th century (estimated 1880–1930)
•	Country of Origin: Norway
•	Dimensions (with frame): 112 × 69 × 3 cm
•	Tapestry size (inside frame): 103 × 59 cm
•	Frame: Solid teak, handcrafted with precision corner joints
•	Signature/Marking: Unsigned
•	Condition: Very good for its age, natural patina on the reverse, vibrant front colors

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Provenance

This tapestry comes from a private Norwegian estate. It was inherited by the previous owners from their parents and has been carefully preserved for several decades. Based on the materials, weaving technique, and frame quality, it is most likely a handmade Norwegian piece dating back to late 19th to the early 20th century.

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Shipping & Packaging
	•	Professional and secure packaging
	•	Insured worldwide shipping
	•	Pickup available in Ålesund, Norway


























































Norwegian tapestry, gobelin wall art, Scandinavian folk art, handwoven wool, vintage wall hanging, lur horn, Nordic fjord scene, antique Norwegian textile, teak frame, pastoral landscape
German: Norwegischer Wandteppich, Gobelin, handgewebt, skandinavische Volkskunst, Wolle, Wandbild, Teakholzrahmen, Fjordlandschaft
French: Tapisserie murale norvégienne, art textile scandinave, gobelin, laine tissée main, cadre en teck, paysage pastoral
Dutch: Noors wandtapijt, Scandinavische textielkunst, gobelin, handgeweven, wol, teak lijst, fjordlandschap


Teak - Norway - 1850-1900

Tapestry  - 69 cm - 112 cm

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