Early Primitive Folk Art Toy Horse Treen Retaining Much Original Paint

Retaining Much Original Paint

the British Tradition”

With Roman Numerals and Original Hands

There is visible movement to the seam of the handle and the original paint surface has aged

Early Primitive Folk Art Toy Horse Treen Retaining Much Original PaintCarved Full Bodied with Scratched Carved Mane Hand Carved Wood Retaining Original Painted Surface Sweden c. 1840 7 high x 8 wide x 2. 25 deep Condition: A good early Swedish Folk Art toy horse in genuine original condition and retaining the historic, dry scraped, white painted surface. The horse is significant in Scandinavian Folklore as it represents virility, strength, loyalty and protection against evil. This is a rare survival, bearing scars and