Vincas Svirskis (January 28, 1835 — March 7, 1916) was the most prominent

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n folk sculptor and wood carver, known for his works in

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, god-carving and

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carving. Dievdirbiai exhibition at the Lithuanian Art Museum in Vlnius
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