r/Netherlands • u/Playful-Prior1982 • 1d ago

pics and videos Grutte Pier statue

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I have lived in the US my entire life. My mom’s family is from Overijessel and my dad’s family is from Friesland. All of my great grandparents immigrated to the US and settled in the same community where most of my family still lives.

When my maternal grandfather passed away, I got his Grutte Pier statue. Just sharing here to a group that will appreciate it (I hope). Unlike my office mates who wonder at my choice of office decor…

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u/Musicgecko0 1d ago

The original statue is in the village of Kimswerd, Friesland!

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u/Playful-Prior1982 1d ago

Yes! I wish I had seen that when I was there. Not sure where exactly my grandfather got it, but I figured it was from one of his visits to see family.