Beautiful Akta Dala Hemslojd Hand Painted Swedish Dala Horse

Name: Beautiful Akta Dala Hemslojd Hand Painted Swedish Dala Horse
Brand: AuctionNinja
SKU: 1582110
Price: 19.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5 (1 reviews)

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Torrington, CT 06790

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Item Description

THE DALA HORSE - A CARRIER OF LIGHT

A Dalecarlian horse or Dala horse (Swedish: Dalahäst or Dalahästar) is a traditional carved, painted wooden statue of a horse originating in the Swedish province of Dalarna (Dalecarlia). In the old days, the Dalecarlian horse was mostly used as a toy for children; in modern times it has become a symbol of Dalarna, as well as of Sweden in general. Several types of Dalecarlian horses are made, with distinguishing features common to the locality of the site where they are produced. One particular style has, however, become much more common and widespread than others. It is stoutly carved and painted bright red with details and a harness in white, green, yellow and blue.

The image of the horse goes back thousands of years. The magic and mystique surrounding the horse inspired people to recreate their image in cave and rock paintings. Horses were highly valued and became a symbol of strength and courage. They arrived in Sweden 4000 years ago and were tamed and domesticated around that time.

In the 17th century little wooden horses were sold at markets in small towns and villages in Dalarna, in central Sweden. A hundred years later wooden horses were carved by men working in the forests during long winter evenings and brought back to the village for the children to play with. This is how the little wooden horse from Dalarna became a treasured object. These simple wooden horses were later painted in bright colors inspired by the flower patterns painted on furniture and walls in the region. During this time travelling salesmen selling traditional household items would also bring Dalahastar to use as payment for board and lodgings. They also became an important source of income for poorer families. Even young children had to learn to carve wooden horses after returning home from school. The children of one such family started a small business at the ages of13 and 15 in 1928. Their children and grand children are still producing the Dala horses to this day in a little village called Nusnas in Dalarna. Their Dalahast has now become an authentic symbol of Sweden.

It wasn’t until the World Exhibition in New York in 1939 that the Dala wooden horse became famous around the world. A giant painted Dala horse was placed outside the Swedish pavilion and caused a sensation among the visitors. During the year after the exhibition 20,000 Dala horses were shipped over to New York and so the Swedish Dala horse became a symbol for Sweden.

In general, all items may or may not have been damaged by water, smoke, mold, insects, mishandling, animal chewing, cracks, nicks, dings, dents, rips, marks, stains, divots, waviness, creases, scratches, rust, etc.

***Please look at the attached photos for size and condition. Photos are part of the description representing the condition report and can be used for authentication prior to the sale date. We urge bidder's to view all attached photos in detail. All items are sold "AS IS". Thank you for your interest and good luck bidding.

Notes: Please inspect all photos carefully before bidding. Thank you for your interest and good luck bidding.

Condition

Consistent with age and use.

Buyer's Premium

18%

Seller Info

Clearing House Estate Sales

7541

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Auction Details & Seller Instructions

WHERE TO PICK UP:
Private Residence
Torrington, Connecticut 06790
(Winning Bidders Will Be Given Full Address VIA EMAIL)

Sunday, 8/27, 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
TORRINGTON, CONNECTICUT

Local Pick Up Date: Sunday, August 27th, 2023 from 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Winning bidders will receive the pick up address via email.

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If the pick-up date and time frame doesn't work for you, please contact the auction manager (Mike) at (860) 997-3332 to make an appointment or to ship your item(s). After August 27th, 2023, if a pick-up appointment or shipping arrangements have not been made, items will be considered forfeited without refund, credit, or exchange. If you have won multiple lots or a large item that you'd like to have shipped, please contact the auction manager (Mike) to make arrangements for payment of the shipping fee as a separate transaction because AuctionNinja currently doesn't provide integrated shipping for large packages.

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Statements regarding the condition of items is only an opinion and should not be treated as fact. While we do our best to list any damage, repairs, or restorations, the absence of these descriptions or conditions must not be taken to imply that the lot is in perfect condition. Most of the items that we sell are typically antique, vintage, or used. You should expect signs of wear consistent with age.

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If you have won multiple lots or a large item that you'd like to have shipped, please contact the auction manager (Mike) at (860) 997-3332 to make arrangements for payment of the shipping fee as a separate transaction because AuctionNinja currently doesn't provide integrated shipping for large packages. A $5 handling fee will be applied to all shipped orders.

Seller Info

Clearing House Estate Sales

7541

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Auction Manager

Mike Marsullo | (860) 997-3332 | fil14fy@gmail.com

Pickup Details

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Private Residence

Torrington, CT 06790

When to Pickup

Sunday, 8/27, 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm