Big Ole Custom Snowflake Ornament

Big Ole Custom Snowflake Ornament Approximate Dimensions: 3 1/2" x 3 1/2" x 3/16" Black Cherry wood. USA grown hardwoods are a renewable, biodegradable and sustainable resource. Made in Wisconsin. FREE SHIPPING in the USA. This Nestled Pines' original design features Big Ole's shield title centered on a great big Minnesota snowflake! A giant Viking statue on Lake Agnes shoreline in northern Alexandria, Minnesota, marks the 1898 discovery of an artifact, called the Kensington Runestone. The 220-pound gray sandstone is inscribed and reports a group of 30 Swedes and Norwegians explored the area in 1362, but 10 had been killed while others were away fishing. This American exploration predates Columbus by 130 years.  After much research and investigation, the stone's authenticity is still in question in scholarly circles today. However, in Alexandria MN, Big Ole firmly displays his shield, which reads, “Alexandria: Birthplace of America.” The Stone is on display at the Runestone Museum, and