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Pipka Santa Claus

Pipka Santa Claus

Woodland Santa

Barbara Crews
A renowned folk artist and teacher, Pipka is celebrated for her old world Santas and inspirational angel and Madonna designs. Born in Germany, Pipka came to America with her family at age five. Her "love affair" with Christmas began as ayoung girl in her family's big Victorian house in North Dakota, where the holiday was filled with the traditions and customs of her parents' heritage.

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