Rafig Tullou

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Raffig Tullou (Raphaël, Jean), alias Neven Lewarc’h (January 6, 1909, Mordelles - January 16, 1990 in Saint-Herblain) was a Breton sculptor and set designer.

[edit] The artist

As an artist, Tullou worked in a variety of fields. He created both the regional furnishing art of Rennes, as well as works in the classical styles. His works included modern Celto-Breton furnishing art, wood carvings, stone carvings, and restoration of historical buildings. He was responsible for the statue of Nominoë at Bains-sur-Oust, and the commemorative plaque for the Marquis de Pontcallec, Place du Bouffay, in Nantes.

Tullou was also a member of the Breton artistic movement Seiz Breur.

[edit] Neo-druidism

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). During World War II, the journal changed its name to become Nemeton (sanctuary). Today, it is known as Ialon-Kad-Nemeton.

[edit] Other

In 1934, he, Gestalen, Francis Bayer du Kern, Goulven Mazéas and Morvan Marchal rejoined the Mouvement Fédéraliste Breton. During World War II, he reported for L'Heure Bretonne. In 1944, he became the last Secretary General of Unvaniez Seiz Breur. In 1954, he founded Koun Breizh (Remember Breton), to promote Breton artistic heritage and Breton administrative organizations. In 1966, he created Skoed (The Shield) to be the official newspaper of Koun Breizh.