Antique Indian Handcrafted Rajasthani Wooden Rocking Horse – Early 1900s Mango Wood Folk Art Sculpture with Hand-Painted Floral Motifs
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Price

£1589

Materials

Mangowood

Period

Late 19th / Early 20th Century

Place of origin

Rajasthan, India

SKU

DP-RB-22-005

Dimensions

Width: 195 cmHeight: 120 cmDepth: 35 cmWeight: 50kg
Quantity:

Available Stock: 1

About the product

Antique Handcrafted Wooden Rocking Horse | Rajasthani Folk Art | Solid Mango Wood Collectible, Circa Early 1900s

Rediscover the timeless charm of Indian folk art with this extraordinary handcrafted wooden rocking horse from early 20th-century Rajasthan. Lovingly sculpted from solid mango wood and painted by hand using traditional natural dyes, this piece merges art, play, and heritage into a soulful collectible.

A Folk Masterpiece in Motion

This rocking horse captures the spirit of Rajasthan's vibrant village life and artisanal storytelling. The figure is poised mid-gallop, giving the illusion of motion and energy—a rare example of dynamic folk sculpture from the region. Its form is graceful and detailed: alert ears, expressive eyes, and an arched neck reflect the horse’s symbolic power in Indian lore.

The seat features a stylised lotus flower, symbolising spiritual purity and rebirth in Indian tradition, while the red-painted rockers are adorned with hand-painted floral and paisley motifs in greens and off-whites—faded but still glowing with character.

Craft & Materials:

  • Wood: Solid mango wood – naturally durable, beautifully aged

  • Paint: Hand-applied traditional mineral and vegetable pigments

  • Finish: Distressed patina with visible brush marks and weathered colour

  • Style: Rajasthani folk with local craftsmanship influences

Dimensions:

  • Width: 195 cm

  • Height: 120 cm

  • Depth: 35 cm

  • Weight: 50 kg

This large-scale piece is ideal for prominent display in entryways, cultural spaces, boutique hotels, children’s heritage corners, or artistic interiors.

Why Collectors Love It:

  • Rare surviving example of Indian handcrafted play furniture

  • Culturally significant: Rajasthan's folk art heritage carved into motion

  • Decorative & sculptural: Ideal as a centrepiece or storytelling object

  • A functional antique toy that tells a tale of joy, community, and craftsmanship

  • Unique provenance: handcrafted in India, early 1900s

Display Ideas:

  • Feature in a heritage nursery or museum exhibit

  • Pair with folk textiles, rugs, or brass artefacts in a bohemian interior

  • Anchor a cultural nook or studio with historical charm

  • Use as a visual centrepiece in showrooms or curated vintage settings

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