An original 70s Dala horse by Nils Olsen with original sticker still attached, this has been hand painted with acrylic paint and sealed with a high gloss finish.
This one of the original traditional designs with folk floral motifs.
**please note this listing is for one horse as per the first photo and description.
about-
about-
A Dala horse (Dalahäst) is a traditional, hand-carved and painted wooden horse from Sweden's Dalarna region, symbolising strength and good luck, and Swedish culture, popular as a toy, souvenir, and national emblem, often recognised by its vibrant red colour and folk art patterns.
Decorated toy horses were being sold from some of the villages of Mora as early as the first half of the 19th century. The Dala horse has become the symbol of Dalarna, as well as of Sweden in general. Modern versions are mass produced and not hand painted with the value of the original vintage pieces increasing in recent years with an appreciation for folk and hand crafted products returning.
measures-
H 15cm
W 14cm
D 4cm
notes-
very good condition
crack in the glaze around the back left side
small chip to ear
chips at back heels approx 5mm
An original 70s Dala horse by Nils Olsen with original sticker still attached, this has been hand painted with acrylic paint and sealed with a high gloss finish.
This one of the original traditional designs with folk floral motifs.
**please note this listing is for one horse as per the first photo and description.
about-
about-
A Dala horse (Dalahäst) is a traditional, hand-carved and painted wooden horse from Sweden's Dalarna region, symbolising strength and good luck, and Swedish culture, popular as a toy, souvenir, and national emblem, often recognised by its vibrant red colour and folk art patterns.
Decorated toy horses were being sold from some of the villages of Mora as early as the first half of the 19th century. The Dala horse has become the symbol of Dalarna, as well as of Sweden in general. Modern versions are mass produced and not hand painted with the value of the original vintage pieces increasing in recent years with an appreciation for folk and hand crafted products returning.
measures-
H 15cm
W 14cm
D 4cm
notes-
very good condition
crack in the glaze around the back left side
small chip to ear
chips at back heels approx 5mm
