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Vincas Svirskis

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Crosses of Svirsikis in the Kėdainiai Museum of Crosses [lt], Kėdainiai, Lithuania

Vincas Svirskis (January 28, 1835 — March 7, 1916) was the most prominent Lithuanian folk sculptor and wood carver, known for his works in Lithuanian cross crafting, god-carving and roofed pole carving.[1][2][3][4]

References

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  1. ^ Kevin O'Connor (2006). Culture and Customs of the Baltic States. Greenwood Publishing. ISBN 978-0-313-33125-1.
  2. ^ Irena Kostkevičiūtė, Vincas Svirskis, Vilnius, Vaga Publishing House [lt], 1966.
  3. ^ "Vincas Svirskis" (referring to Irena Kostkevičiūtė)
  4. ^ (in English) Dievdirbiai exhibition at the Lithuanian Art Museum in Vlnius