ROLAND ANDERSSON. Knife, horn and leather, Hedensbyn, Överkalix, Norrbotten, second half of the 20th century.

Signed with Roland Andersson's house mark. Sheath in horn with pierced and cut decor with Old Norse inspiration. Handle in horn, birch and leather. Knife blade, length 8.5 cm. Total length 22 cm.

Roland Andersson, Swedish craftsman and musician. At a young age, he was inspired by the legend and friend Vifast Björklund to develop his artistic talents. Roland Andersson, in addition to his production of knives, scabbards, grinding of precious stones and violins in horn, has also built his distinctively decorated dwelling house from timber that he felled himself. In 2010, he received the Överklalix municipality's cultural award for his preservation of diversity in history, art, music and crafts.