Vintage Swedish Dala Folk Hand Painted Wooden Horse H 10'' W 10'' D 3''

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View Vintage Swedish Dala Folk Hand Painted Wooden Horse H 10'' W 10'' D 3'' with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. In rustic culture, if a farm had a horse it was a great help in supporting the family. Mora, Sweden, is at the center of the Dalarna Province and at the center of the Dala Horse craft. The horse was the secure helpful friend in the field, the farm and provided transportation to the mill and the church.  Vintage Swedish Dala Folk  Hand Painted Wooden Horse  H 10'' W 10'' The tag reads: Akta Dalahemslojd Tillv. G.A. Olsson Nusnas Mora Sweden . "Akta Dalahemslojd Tillv. G.A. Olsson Nusnas Mora Sweden" is a classic label/marking that guarantees that the Dala horse is a genuine, hand-carved and hand-painted product from Grannas A. Olsson Hemslöjd AB in Nusnäs, Mora. These horses are made of pine with traditional kurbit painting and are often vintage objects from the mid-20th century. Origin: Grannas A. Olsson, Nusnäs, Mora. Characteristics: Hand-carved wooden figure (pine), hand-painted (kurbit), The Dala Horse (Dalahast) is old among Scandinavian symbols. The story dates back many hundreds of years to an area in central Sweden. In the Dalarna region, somewhere between Borlanga/Falun and Mora, the tales and historical significance of our little wooden friend exists. Carved out of scraps of wood by tradesmen, the wooden Dala Horse embodies a part of Sweden’s National heritage and is one of the symbols of Sweden. There is legend that the Dala Horse became the National toy in 1716 after Swedish soldiers fighting under King Charles XII were forced to seek quarters in the homes in the Dalarna region. The winter months were brutal  in central Sweden, and food was limited. Many of the men had left their vocation (wood craftsmen) to take part in war throughout Europe. The nights were cold and long, and to pass the time, many of them would carve animals out of wood. They carved many types of animal figures, including roosters and pigs, but the most notable was the horse. The horse became the sign of good luck, and these carvings were often given as gifts for their hosts for food or payment for room and board. The Dala Horse has a sentimental, warm place in the hearts of many Scandinavians. Even today, the Swedish wooden horse represents qualities, such as strength, faithfulness, wisdom, and dignity. In rustic culture, if a farm had a horse it was a great help in supporting the family. Mora, Sweden, is at the center of the Dalarna Province and at the center of the Dala Horse craft. The horse was the secure helpful friend in the field, the farm and provided transportation to the mill and the church. Many farms could not afford a horse, and it is said that it was probably a farmer who realized he would never be able to afford his own horse so he created his dream horse out of wood. With knife and hand, he gave the Dala Horse form and paint for decoration. From Borlange Sweden Aproksimatly 10'' tall and 10''width Have damage in painting last 2 pictures otherwise in good condition Pets and smoke free house Condition: Used. Category: Collectibles › Animals › Horses: Merch. & Memorabilia › Handmade, Handcrafted Items.

Animal Class

Horse

Material

Wood

Country of Origin

Sweden

Handmade

Yes