3 Dala Horse Akta Dalahemslojd Orsa, Sweden Hand Carved Scandinavian Folk Art

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3 Dala Horse Akta Dalahemslojd Orsa, Sweden Hand Carved Scandinavian Folk Art. Nils Olsson. These vintage Swedish folk art pieces are individually hand carved and painted. This listing is for the family of all 3 horses.
Dala horses originally came from the Mora villages Vattnäs, Risa, Bergkarlås and Nusnäs. The best-known carver from the old days was Tysk Anders Gunnarsson, known as Gambel Damben. In 1928, the brothers Nils and Jannes Olsson from Nusnäs took up the old handicraft. Nils was 15, Jannes 13 years old. Since then the genuine Dala horses have been made in the main workshop, and in surrounding villages, where many people are fully occupied carving and decorating them.
These horses were made in Orsa on the other side of the lake (Orsa lake) from the main Nils Olsson workshop.
You can trace the origin of the craft back to the lumberjacks’ log cabins as early as the 18th century. There they would sit around the fireplaces during winter nights, carving figures from odd pieces of wood. The popular choice was a horse, which was a creature of great value for families. These were taken home to the children in the villages where they became much treasured toys.
Flaws Found: No.
Excellent vintage condition. Only minor wear to paint in a couple spots - see photos.
Please see photos as part of the description. Vintage items may have unspecified light, expected wear from normal use. I want you to be happy with your purchase, so I am as honest and accurate as possible when describing your item. I check for flaws such as chips, cracks, scratches, etc. and list those in the above flaws section. Please see photos though to judge condition for yourself.
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