This character was inspired by a medieval European peasant trickster whose merry pranks were the

source of numerous folk and literary tales.

Tyl is my interpretation.

The character’s surname, Eulenspiegel, may be translated literally to mean ’owl glass’ or ‘owl mirror’. Metaphorically speaking, this name has been interpreted to mean ‘wise reflection’. Considering that Eulenspiegel plays the

part of the fool, he serves as a mirror by which

society could judge itself. 

Source: www.ancient-origins.net/history-famous-people/till-eulenspiegel-0010776

Tyl was created in 2019 for the Jury Gallery of the Quinlan Art Doll & Teddy Bear Show. He feels very honored and he thanks everyone who voted for him: 

2019 Hellen Bullard Award of Excellence
2019 PDMAG Gold Award Artist Choice 

He and his owl are hand-sculpted from polymer clay.  

His pants are also sculpted and his coat and hat are 

made from leather. 

 

He is about 14 inches tall. 

Tyl is part of a private collection.

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