litteäkraavion
Litteäkraavion is a Finnish term that translates to "flat-bottomed crow" or "flat-bottomed raven" in English. It refers to a type of decorative element commonly found in traditional Finnish wooden architecture, particularly on the eaves or gable ends of old houses and barns. These carvings are typically made of wood and are characterized by their stylized, often abstract, depiction of a crow or raven. The "flat-bottomed" aspect likely refers to the way the carving sits flush against the surface it adorns, or perhaps a simplified, less rounded form of the bird.
The exact purpose and meaning of litteäkraavion are not definitively known, but they are believed to have