NORTH HOUSE FOLK SCHOOL – Points North Auction 2018
Auction Ends: Sep 16, 2018 09:00 PM CDT

NHFS Instructor

Two 20 oz. Steins by North House Instructor Gene Tokheim

Item Number
179
Estimated Value
Priceless
Sold
80 USD to vg7c69cd5
Number of Bids
11  -  Bid History

Item Description

Two handmade 20 oz. beer steins thrown by Gene Tolkeim. 

Gene has taught for over 20 years in the United States and in Norway and is an advocate for Norwegian folk art. His work has been exhibited in shows at the University of Minnesota, the Folk Art Museum in New York City and the Hedmark Museum in Hammer, Norway. He has won the Gold Medal in knife making at the Vesterheim Museum. Gene is also an accomplished potter, silversmith, and long-time supporter of the North House Folk School and Millan Village Arts School. Gene's pottery was featured in the book Norwegian Folk Art: The Migration of a Tradition in association with an exhibit at the New York Museum of Folk Art, and was available at the Smithsonian Institute's Museum Store during the recent "Vikings" exhibit.

Explore Gene's work here 

 

Item Special Note

Winner is responsible for pick up at North House Folk School or the cost of shipping.

Donated by Tokheim Stoneware