Dog sledding - Skibotn, Norway
N 69° 23.631 E 020° 16.107
34W E 471266 N 7698450
A silhouette sculpture depicting a man with two sleddogs.
Waymark Code: WM15FTJ
Location: Troms og Finnmark, Norway
Date Posted: 12/29/2021
Views: 4
A silhouette sculpture depicting a man, Leonhard Seppala, with a sled and two sleddogs. The sculpture is made of metal, concrete and granite. It is located in a historic area of Skibotn.
In Norway, it has previously been common to use sledges and sled dogs as a means of transport. With sled dogs you can drive most places. However, snowmobiles have gradually taken over, so sled dogs are mostly a hobby.
One of the most famous sled dog handlers was Leonhard Seppala who was born in Skibotn.
Title of Piece: unknown
Artist: unknown
Material/Media: paintet metal, concrete and granite
Location (specific park, transit center, library, etc.): historic area of Skibotn
Web link(s) for additional information: Not listed
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