...glazed terra-cotta figure plaque of rolarius, the head of his family of the fabled belgian giants (more info below) ...this wonderful knight-like figure is so detailed and cool! ready to hang and excellent vintage condition. stamped on back.

approx: 12.25" x 4.25" x 0.75"

from the web: Roeselare houses a whole family of giant puppets. The head of the family, Rolarius – who is also the alleged founder of the city – his wife Carlotta and son Opsinjoorke, as well as several other relatives, appear at festivities and carnivals, dancing to the beat of the giants' song.

Roeselare also houses some kind of folklore around the character named Peegie, he's a slick merchant, and is in a way based on the real character of the town as a merchant town in his early days.