Ostheimer Wooden Figures - 4 Piece Marine Animals This Ostheimer marine animal set includes an Orca, seahorse, shell and starfish, and will be a hit with any water babies and sea-loving tots. Each figure is handcarved and handpainted, and beautifully imitates their marine counterpart. The orca has its huge tail fin in the air, ready to dive into the water. An eye of for detail includes its white belly and white side patches, with its dorsal fin and swimming fins all carved from just one piece of wood, and painted in beautiful shades of grey and white. Various shades of non-toxic orange paint create a highly realistic starfish, complete with 5 wriggling limbs. A curved tail and trunk rings on its spine, and of course its horse-like facial shape easily identify the red seahorse. The yellow sea shell has beautiful rounded edges, with subtle shades of yelow and orange merging from one to the next. These amazing details highlight the beauty and dedication of the Ostheimer artists to create Waldorf wooden figures that invite play and questions about the real world, using natural material to emphasise a connection and dedication to the natural world. Suitable for children over 3 years. Made from sustainable hard wood, painted with non-toxic water based colour stain and organic oils. Orca 9cm high Sea Shell 6cm high Star Fish 6.3cm high Seahorse 8.4cm high Ostheimer have been making Waldorf wooden figures for generations with a desire to craft toys that inspire children to play freely and explore the world with all their senses. Each Ostheimer wooden figure is made in the traditional way by hand at every stage, sawn, sanded, painted and oiled. With these figures children can create imaginary worlds re-enacting scenes from their own experiences or conjuring fanciful worlds filled with exotic creatures and tales of wonder. All Ostheimer toys are made from local sustainable hardwood, painted with safe transparent paint and finished in organic oil to ensure a connection with nature and respect for the environment. Ostheimer are considered the quintessential maker of Waldorf wooden figures, their range is extensive so there is something for everyone.
