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Three figures made from unvarnished wood, a rider and two acrobats that keep their balance aided by lead weights

Toy with lead weight

Artistic balancing act

Horse and rider are standing on a pedestal, yet not attached, with a lead weight helping them to keep their balance. The figurine swings when nudged, but still stays up there. The acrobat, turning a circle once nudged, works on the same principle. It is not possible to identify the carvers of these toys, as they are anonymous.

Main category:
Art
Subcategory:
Wooden toy
Epoch:19th century
Area(s):Ortisei
GPS coordinates:@11.67112,46.5757
Horse and rider | Acrobat | Dancer | Wood | Society
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Horse and rider are standing on top of a pedestal, yet not attached, with a lead weight helping them to keep their balance
Balancing rider made from unvarnished wood kept on the pedestal with a lead weight
Acrobat on tiptoes standing on the head of another and swaying back and forth when the two lead weights are nudged