Description:

Pair of Dala horses.

Two hand-carved and hand-painted wooden Dala horses with stylised forms. One is pink with decorative floral patterns in bright pink and white, while the other is painted white with visible wear revealing reddish-brown layers beneath.

Origin: Sweden.
Material: Painted wood.
Dimensions: H. 15–16 cm, L. 13–14 cm.
Period: 20th century.
Condition: Signs of wear and paint loss, particularly on the white horse.

Bio:
The Dala horse is a traditional Swedish wooden figure originating in the province of Dalarna. Initially carved as a children’s toy, it developed into a widely recognised symbol of Swedish folk art. These hand-carved figures range from examples with colourful, flowing floral decoration to more simply painted versions.