Description:

Pair of Dala horses.

Two hand-carved and hand-painted wooden Dala horses with stylised forms. The horses are painted in creamy white tones with blue lower legs and fine blue outlines along the body, mane and head.

Origin: Sweden.
Material: Painted wood.
Dimensions: H. 16 cm, L. 14 cm.
Period: 20th century.
Condition: Excellent condition with minor signs of wear.

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. The tradition includes both colourful horses with floral decoration and more simply painted examples that emphasise the carved wooden form.