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Dalecarlian horse or
Dala horse is a traditional carved and painted wooden statuette of a
horse originating in the Swedish province of
Dalarna. In the old days the Dala horse was mostly used as a toy for children; in modern times it has become a symbol of
Dalarna as well as
Sweden in general. Several different types of Dala 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.
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