Dalecarlian horse
Traditional Swedish carved, painted wooden horse statuette / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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A Dalecarlian horse (/ˌdɑːləˈkɑːrliən/ DAH-lə-KAR-lee-ən)[1] or Dala horse (Swedish: Dalahäst) is a traditional carved, painted wooden statue of a horse originating in the Swedish province of Dalarna (Dalecarlia). In the old days, [when?] 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.
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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 orange with details and a harness in white, green, yellow and blue.