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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.

This cultural asset is part of the tour "St. Ulrich: a stroll through the village centre and its history".

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