Skarbuś, Bronze dwarf statue in Karłowice-Różanka district, Wrocław, Poland
Description
Skarbuś is a bronze dwarf statue located in the Karłowice-Różanka area and part of the larger collection of dwarf sculptures spread throughout Wrocław. The figure depicts a treasurer character with distinctive features typical of this unique art collection found across the city.
History
This sculpture was installed in 2009 and belongs to an art movement that has shaped Wrocław since the 1980s. The statue is part of a larger initiative that integrated playful art figures into the city's public spaces.
Culture
This bronze figure represents the krasnoludek, a traditional dwarf from Polish folklore similar to garden gnomes found in other European cultures. The statue shows how such mythical beings remain alive in local imagination and become part of the everyday city landscape.
Practical
The statue is located in a residential area and can be easily found using a city map or a specialized dwarf sculpture map available at tourist information points. The site is accessible on foot and situated near other similar artworks.
Did you know?
The figure represents a treasurer who, according to local lore, manages finances fairly for the dwarf community with minimal red tape. This detail transforms the statue into more than decoration, making it a story told through the city.
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