Sledge (sled) children Pancake and painted. Russian North, XIX century.
 

Sledge (sled) children's Pancake and painted. Russian North, XIX century.
Material: wood, iron.
Technique: painting, hammering.
Dimensions:
Length - 70 cm
Width - 30 cm
Height - 31 cm
Item no restoration, in excellent condition.
Represent the art and collector's interest.

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Children's Pancake sled called in old Russia "chunki. made of wood, with carved and painted paneling, decorated with solar vortex outlet. On such sleds on the hill carnival skated not only children but also young girls, guys and even older people. All this was accompanied by laughter, ringing bells, and general fun! During the warmer seasons sledge hung on the walls of the passage, as a decorative ornament. Sani gathered on wooden nails, have forged the runners.

Sledge is the best express the uniqueness and originality of the peasant art. It combines numerous ornamental and figurative motifs, typical of Russian folk culture. Painted paneled surface sled decorated with yellow and blue stamps, diamonds, solar symbols, fairy and mythological images. Sled decorated with carvings and wrought, hung bells and chains.
Sledge were part of a cheerful holiday skiing. In addition, bright decorative patterns endowed with magical oberegatelnym sense.