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Is the Dala horse Norwegian or Swedish?

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Is the Dala horse Norwegian or Swedish?
The Dala horse, also known as the Dalecarlian horse, originated in Sweden. A Dala horse is a traditional carved wooden horse statue that is painted bright red. It has become a symbol for Sweden. Shop a range of authentic Dala horse collectibles on 1stDibs.
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Collection of Three Vintage Swedish Dala Horses by Nils Olsson, Sweden Folk Art
By Nils Olsson
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
This is a collection of three Swedish Dala Horses by Nils Olsson. These are hand-carved and hand
Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Paint

Collection of Nine Vintage Swedish Dala Horses by Nils Olsson, Sweden Folk Art
By Nils Olsson
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This offer is for a collection of nine Swedish Dala Horses by Nils Olsson. These are hand carved
Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Paint

Collection of Eighteen Vintage Swedish Dala Horses Nils Olsson, Sweden Folk Art
By Nils Olsson
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This offer is for a collection of eighteen Swedish Dala horses by Nils Olsson. These are hand
Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Paint

Swedish Dala horses and rooster by Olsson, Swedish folk art, 1960s
By Nils Olsson
Located in Delft, NL
Swedish Dala horses and rooster by Olsson, Swedish folk art, 1960s The Dala Horse and Rooster is a
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Pine

Collection of Four Vintage Swedish Dala Horses by Nils Olsson, Sweden Folk Art
By Nils Olsson
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This offer is for a collection of four Swedish Dala Horses by Nils Olsson. These are hand carved
Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Paint

Rare 19th Century Swedish Dala Horse in Original Polychrome Paint
Located in Kastrup, DK
Rare hand-carved Dala horse in pine wood with original polychrome paint. Sweden, circa 1840. The
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

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