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Folk Toys

Traditional folk toys from around the world are made of materials easily found in the villages of the children. Wood, cloth, palm fiber and recycled tin cans are turned into toys.


Knitted hackysacks
Brightly colored knitted hackysacks from Guatemala are a simple ball for all ages. They are ideal to learn juggling since they are easy to catch and unbreakable. 2x2.5" app.
Model: FT01
$4.00
Wooden racecar
Wooden racing car from Kenya made of scrap wood and metal and painted with speed and company symbols. 8x5.5"
Model: FT02
$42.00
Nandi temple toy, India
Old Nandi temple toy from Gujarat, India was kept on the altar where offerings were given to Shiva. The toys were kept for the children to play with while teaching the symbolism of the bull that Shiva rode. 5.5x3.5"
Model: FT03
$59.00
Recycled tin car Mali
Car made from recycled tin can from Mali, West Africa. 6x3.5"
Model: FT04
$28.00
Wooden spin tops India
Painted wooden spin tops. These are well balanced and spin a long time. 1.5x2"
Model: FT05
$1.00
Wire bicycle Burkina Faso
These wire bicycles come from Burkina Faso in West Africa. 8x4"
Model: FT06
$19.00
Dancing Man hand puppet India
These palm leaf dancing men from India move their arms and legs when they are twirled between the fingers. 10x4.5"
Model: FT07
$1.00
Recycled tin motorcycle Burkina Faso
These elaborate motorcycles from Burkina Faso are made of recycled tin cans, rubber and whatever they find to decorate them. Each one is different. 9x5"
Model: FT08
$42.00
Toy puppet, Java Indonesia
Toy wood puppet is carved and painted in the style of the wayang golek of Java, Indonesia. 15x4"
Model: FT09
$18.00
Wooden fish clapper, India
Wooden fish clapper from India is a good addition to a rhythm band. 2x6.5"
Model: FT10
$10.50