1970s Viborg Dala Horses

Description from Etsy

Product Information
4 unique and beautiful Viborg Dala horses, named after a small village in Dalarna, Sweden. Hand-carved from a single piece of wood and individually decorated in the rich traditional patterns of flowers and flourishes which are based on the very old forms of peasant “kurbits” painting.
The earliest reference of wooden horses for sale is from 1624, nearly 400 years ago. Decorated toy horses were being sold from some of the villages of Mora as early as the first half of the 19th century. Loggers spent long periods in the forest and carved Dala horse in the evenings by the log fire, as a present to bring their children back home. In modern times, the Dala horse has become a symbol of Dalarna, as well as of Sweden in general.
This is handmade. Every Dala horse is unique.
Dimensions: 16.5cm (6.49″) – We measure the height of the horse, from its legs to the tip of its ears.
Materials: Swedish wood, Hand painted
Condition:
– Great vintage condition, from the 1970s
– Possible few scratches, dents, and discoloration – see the photos for a better assessment.