- Raffig Tullou
Raffig Tullou (born Raphaël Tullou), alias Neven Lewarc’h (
January 6 ,1909 ,Mordelles -January 16 ,1990 inSaint-Herblain ) was a Breton sculptor andset design er. His works included modern Celto-Breton furnishing art,wood carving s,stone carving s, and restoration of historical buildings.Life
Tullou came to prominence as a member of the Breton artistic movement
Seiz Breur , and attempted to adapt his style to merge classical and Breton regional traditions.Like other members of the group, he was also involved in Breton nationalist politics. Following the split in the
Breton Autonomist Party , in 1934, Tullou, Gestalen, Francis Bayer du Kern, Goulven Mazéas andMorvan Marchal created the Breton Federalist Movenent, which sought Breton federal autonomy within France. This was set up because of the creation of the extremistBreton National Party , which had pro-Nazi sympathies. Nevertheless, duringWorld War II , he reported forL'Heure Bretonne , the newspaper of the BNP.In 1944, he became the last
Secretary General ofSeiz Breur , following the resignation ofRené-Yves Creston .Neo-druidism
In the 1930s Tullou turned his attention towards druidic studies. In 1936, he, Morvan Marchal, and Francis Bayer du Kern founded
Kredenn Geltiek Hollvedel (Worldwide Celtic Beliefs), also known as "Kevanvod Tud Donn" and "Dêua Ana". In addition, he also founded a journal about druidic studies and philosophy called Kad (combat). DuringWorld War II , the journal changed its name to become "Nemeton" (sanctuary). Today, it is known as "Ialon-Kad-Nemeton".Post-War
In 1954, he founded Koun Breizh (Remember Bretons), to promote Breton artistic heritage and Breton administrative organizations. Through the movement he sought to commemorate Breton national heroes, and was responsible for the statue of
Nominoë , the first independentDuke of Brittany , atBains-sur-Oust . He also designed the commemorative plaque for the 18th century Breton rebel Marquis de Pontcallec in the Place du Bouffay, inNantes .In 1966, he created Skoed (The Shield) to be the official newspaper of Koun Breizh.
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