Church builders Killi and Nalli explained

Church Builders Killi and Nalli is a public sculpture in Raisio, Finland. Created by the sculptor Harry Kivijärvi in red granite, it stands in the park area between Raisio City Hall and the .[1]

The sculpture, which stylistically depicts two humanlike figures, is based on a folk song for the kantele, according to which the giants Killi and Nalli built the church in Raisio.[2]

The sculpture is thus based on a local myth, that the giants built the church in Raisio 700 years ago.[3]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Turisti-info . Raision julkiset taideteokset . 2022-04-19 . Turisti-info . fi.
  2. Web site: Killinallin Vakuutuskassa - Etusivu . 2022-04-19 . www.killinalli.net.
  3. Web site: 2005-02-04 . Killin ja Nallin suururakasta 700 vuotta . 2022-04-19 . . fi.