Maślarz, Bronze dwarf statue in Maślice district, Wrocław, Poland.
Description
Maslarz is a bronze figure depicting a small character engaged in traditional butter-churning using a wooden vessel. The statue sits at a street corner and captures details of artisanal food production from earlier times.
History
This figure was installed on April 21, 2018, and belongs to the collection of Wrocław dwarfs originating from the Orange Alternative movement. That anti-communist movement used public art as peaceful protest during the 1980s and shaped how the city now displays street art.
Culture
This figure embodies the butter-making tradition that once defined the Maślice neighborhood, with its name rooted in the Polish word for butter. The statue reflects how certain crafts shaped the identity of residents for generations.
Practical
This figure is located at a street corner in the Maślice neighborhood and can be reached easily on foot while walking through local streets. It forms part of an informal route of statues you encounter while exploring the area.
Did you know?
The original village of Maslice was absorbed into Wroclaw during the 20th century and lost its status as an independent settlement. This statue keeps alive the memory of a rural past that remains less well-known than the stories of the old town.
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