Barbegazi are mythical creatures from Swiss mythology. They are a kind of dwarf with a long beard and enormous feet. They travel in the mountains by skiing with their massive feet, or using them as snowshoes. They sleep the summer months away in caves and tunnels and do not come out until the first snowfall. The word barbegazi comes from the French barbe-glacée, meaning "frozen beard". They are rarely sighted by humans, but sometimes help shepherds round up lost sheep.
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Nira Dabush 26 Aug 2008
Brilliant work, Diana... just so imaginative. ( I wish to know did you get already artwatch ?)Fiona Hooper 04 Mar 2008
Not too sure I'd like to meet one on a dark night, but maybe they're kinder than they look as they help round up the sheep! Great work, Diana!Timothy Shouse 03 Mar 2008
Like him alot-So awesome he's a compadrev blair 03 Mar 2008
Fantastic painting Diana!Alberto D'Assumpcao 29 Feb 2008
Wonderful pastel, Diana!