Leif Erikson Bust at the Leif Erikson Hall, Seattle

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Leif Erikson was a renowned explorer credited with being the first European to set foot in North America, approximately 500 years prior to Christopher Columbus's landing. According to the Sagas of Icelanders, he established a thriving Norse settlement at Vinland, which is now believed to be located at L'Anse aux Meadows on the northern tip of Newfoundland in modern-day Canada. Born around the 970s in Iceland, Leif was the son of Thjóðhildr and Erik the Red, an intrepid explorer and outlaw from Western Norway. Erik had founded the first Norse colonies in Greenland, and his family estate Brattahlíð served as a base for their operations in the Eastern Settlement, where Leif spent his formative years. Leif's legacy extended to his two known sons: Thorgils, born to noblewoman Thorgunna in the Hebrides; and Thorkell, who succeeded him as chieftain of the Greenland settlement. This bust was scanned in front of the Leif Erikson Hall in Seattle, Washington, USA. This object is part of "Scan The World", a non-profit initiative launched by MyMiniFactory to create a digital archive of fully 3D printable sculptures, artworks, and landmarks from across the globe, accessible for free. Scan The World is an open-source community effort; if you have interesting items around you and would like to contribute, email stw@myminifactory.com to find out how you can help.