This is a hardcarved handprinted linocut inspired by the Linnunraata, an ancient folk astronomy story about the Milky Way told by the Finno-Urgic peoples from the landscape we now know as Finland and Estonia.

COLOR OPTIONS:

It is printed with Cranfield Safewash Ink in two different colors: Gray-Blue & Prussian Blue. Because the colors are hand-mixed, please expect slight variations in color between each print.

PAPER:

It is printed on traditional Japanese Hosho Paper which is archival professional quality.

SIZE:

Print size 8" x 10", Paper size 11" x 14".

Linnun means “birds”, and‎ rata means “track”, referring to the migratory path taken by birds, sometimes in the form of geese, other times arctic loons, and sometimes the flock is lead by a white swan, towards their wintering grounds in Lintukoto, the home of the birds. These birds are also understood to be “soul carriers”, also known as Sielulintu, who bring a human's soul to the body at the moment of birth, and carry the soul away at the moment of death to the otherworld, also known as Toonela.

PERSONALIZATION: If you are gifting this to a loved one, please include a brief message. This will be included as a handwritten message at the end of a one-page description of the Linnunraata folktale enclosed in a plastic sleeve with the print.

PACKAGING: This print will be carefully packed in a recycled clear bag and shipped in a recycled cardboard mailer. Learn more about this shop’s sustainable packaging choices.

Free Shipping within the USA. Ships out within 1-3 business days.

Flat rate international shipping for $35.00

Questions? Please feel free to email diemdangers@gmail.com or contact me here. you will get a response within 24 hours.

Please note* the copyright of this work is retained by the artist.