Ostheimer Wooden Animals | Toys Swan Head High

Description

I’m the other Ostheimer swan. When I feel threatened, I flap my wings vigorously to make myself look even bigger than I already am. I then also raise my head high and might even start hissing. Or I lift myself into the air with my mighty wings and fly away over the lake. Ostheimer wooden toys have been loved by children for over 60 years. Ostheimer’s wonderfully expressive wooden toys and figures are produced from hardwoods of the finest quality, such as maple, elm and ash. Every Ostheimer figure is sanded, painted with non-toxic stain, and varnished by hand, a process which ensures that each one is absolutely unique. Margarete Ostheimer, a Waldorf (Steiner) teacher, began a collection of toys which enliven the imagination. In her own words: “It is the fantasy of our children alone that breathes life into the seemingly stiff wooden figures, the form and colour of which purposely have been reduced to an essential minimum. It is apparent how little coaching our children need to dive into their worlds.” Slight differences in colour and slight deviations in the structure of the grain contribute to the special charm and uniqueness of Ostheimer figures. Suitable for ages 3+ Dimensions: Length: 10.5 cm, Width: 2.5 cm and Height: 6.5 cm Made of maple