PipkaSantas

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Pipka Santas


Pipka Ulvilden is a well-known folk artist who makes her home in Sister Bay, Wisconsin, on the Green Bay peninsula. She extensively researches the history and traditions of Santa Claus figures in countries around the world before beginning her uniquely detailed designs. These are reproduction Santas, cast in resin, and they are limited to 4,500 pieces or less per design. In 1997, feeling bored and beginning to lose my usually strong interest in Department56 villages, I cast around for new collectible lines, and I found Pipka Santas. My first set, which included her magnificent and highly sought after "Midnight Visitor," was bought at half-price from a shop in Oklahoma. Since that time, I have acquired a nearly complete collection of her large Santas, along with many of the smaller figurines and accessories.
		The Midnight Visitor

No longer considered strictly Christmas ornaments by me, they are displayed year round in a curio cabinet set. I have yet to grow in the least bit tired with them.

You can find more information on the complete line of Pipka collectibles at www.pipka.com.

Each of the photos below is a link to a larger photo. Please note the extraordinary "movement" and "flow" in these rather solid, heavy pieces. Each Santa possesses a unique facial expression.

Pipka Gallery: Individuals



Father Christmas	Polish Father Christmas	Where's Rudolph?	The Christmas Preacher



The Winterman	German St. Nick	Aussie Santa	Storytime Santa