bartka (ax) / mid XIX century / L. Yakibiuk collection / from the book " Hutsul Metal Artistry" // find more in my new Patreon post | Instagram
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Non Exclusive: CHEREMOSHNA, UKRAINE - JANUARY 7, 2021 - Carollers of the Saint Michael parish in traditional Hutsul costumes with bartka shepherd's ax Stock Photo - Alamy
bartka (ax) / second half of XIX century / Olexa Valko collection / from the book "Hutsul Metal Artistry" // find more in my new Patreon… | Instagram
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