From New Jersey to Washington State, Massive Wooden Troll Sculptures Are Cropping up Across the U.S.

So, in a way, this feels like my big American breakthrough.

TheseNorthwest Trollswere organized by theScan Design Foundation, which aims to support relations between Denmark and the United States.

Together, they worked to ensure that these installations would respect Indigenous traditions.

“Benny the Beard Fisher,” Germfask, Michigan

Dambo brings messages to the world about taking care of our planet and not being wasteful, Coyotesays.

Our tribe embraces the same values, so it was a natural collaboration.

We need to take care of our Mother Earth.

“Big Rusty,” Hainesport, New Jersey

Way of the Bird Kingis recycling artist Thomas Dambo’s tour across the United States.

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“Lost Finn,” South Londonderry, Vermont

“Rita the Rock Planter,” Victor, Colorado

“Olle Bolle,” Seattle, Washington

“Pia the Peace Keeper,” Bainbridge, Washington