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Eynhallow (Land of the Finn Man)

Leila Thomson, 2001

This tapestry was specially made for a themed exhibition at the Orkney Museum called 'Art based on Orkney Folklore'. The Finn Men and their mermaid wives were believed to live in cities under the sea in winter, in summer living in Hildaland - islands invisible to mortal eyes. The Orkney island of Eynhallow was believed to have been captured by magic from the Finn Folk.

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Title of artwork, date

Eynhallow (Land of the Finn Man), 2001

Date supported

2003

Medium and material

Wool

Dimensions

158 x 184 cm

Grant

3000

Total cost

12500

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