Trauffer Holzspielwaren - Swiss "Alphorn" Player

Decorative wooden Swiss Alphorn Player. The alphorn has long been a tool used by shepherds. It was used to call the cows from the pastures and into the barn at milking time. An engraving from 1754 shows a shepherd using the alphorn to motivate the cows to cover the last steep stretch on their big climb up into the Alps. A glass painting from the Emmental Valley dating back to 1595 shows the alphorn being blown, probably to pacify the cows during milking. The blowing of the alphorn in the evening is also a traditional theme in art. This sound served as an evening prayer, and was mainly practiced in the Reformed cantons, while in the German-speaking Catholic cantons in Central Switzerland, the call to prayer was preferred. The main function of the alphorn was, however, for communication with the herdsmen on the neighboring Alps and with the people down in the valley below.

Size: 10 cm
Material: 100% Swiss FSC-certified limewood
Color: natural wood, red, yellow, black, white and brown pattern. 100% natural colors
Hand-Made

Step into the world of classic as well as trendy wooden products from the Bernese Oberland! Trauffer Holzspielwaren is pure Switzerland - and stands for hand-made products, FSC-certified wood and natural colors. Nevertheless, every single product is magical. The different styles make it possible for Trauffer products to fit into every children's room. Even more: many items, such as the traditional Trauffer cows, have long been regarded as Swiss cult and offered as souvenirs or gifts that are popular also with adults. For over 80 years, the traditional company has stood for toys made from Swiss wood, Swiss design, for Swiss production and Swiss quality.

All of the dyes and paints used are safe for children of all ages as they are sweat and saliva resistant. The paints are water-based and regularly controlled for toxins in accordance with EN 71 standards. Trauffer wooden toys are subject to the guidelines of the Swiss Federal Office of Public Health. They are suitable for children of all ages, and controlled by the Cantonal Laboratory Basel-Landschaft. CE.

Warning: this product is not a toy and not suitable for children under the age of 3 years

Note: Pictures are for reference only. Slight variations in design and color may incur in actual products.