Kay Bojesen could create original stories in wood like no one else. He could bring wood to life. Or as he put it himself: 'The line must smile'. This is evident all the way through the series of Wooden Figurines, each one more iconic than the next. Just like this unique Tivoli guardsman in red and white colours, which, like all the famous Guardsmen, is inspired by one of Denmark’s national symbols from Amalienborg Palace Square. Kay Bojesen created the soldiers for the first time in 1940 in honour of King Christian X’s 70th birthday and as a tribute to the Danish king. The little Tivoli tambour-major, the leader of the Tambour Corps, has a height of 22.5 cm and is crafted from FSC®-certified beech wood. This special edition has been painted and printed by hand – naturally, with same great precision and care characteristic of all the classic Wooden Figurines from Kay Bojesen. The Tivoli tambour-major is the perfect gift for special occasions such as anniversaries, weddings, christenings and birthdays. The Tivoli Guardsmen are known for their majestic musical procession through Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen dressed in their striking red and white uniforms. The members of the world’s oldest youth guard are admitted from the age of 7 and undergo an elite musical education. In his own inimitable way, Kay Bojesen was able to create original stories in wood, first producing the large guardsman in 1940 and later the small guardsman in 1942, which this Tivoli guardsman was inspired by.