The Pomoranian pigeon
The homeland of this wooden toy is Arkhangelsk Oblast, in the northwest of Russia. One of the original names is Pomoranian pigeon, but nowadays the name “bird of happiness” can often be heard ( the land near the White Sea is called Pomorje) . Traditionally this toys were hanged over a dining table. When a samovar was put on the table, under the influence of hot air, the dove started to spin.…
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