Rolling Animal
Poldi the Whale
Handmade wooden rolling animal toy
Description
Handmade rolling animal toy made from ash wood, designed and manufactured in the in-house carpentry workshop belonging to the family business “Marlinu” in Villach. It is based on the whale sculpture from the former “Gasthaus zum Walfisch” in Vienna’s Wurstelprater, one of the largest objects in the Wien Museum’s collection. From 1951 to 2013, Poldi was mounted above the entrance to the inn’s garden. Today, he floats in the hall of the Wien Museum.
The brand “Marlinu” stands for wooden play furniture and children’s toys, which are oriented towards children’s natural needs but also appeal to parents due to their special attention to detail.
