Ostheimer Pheasant

The Ostheimer Pheasant adds a splash of woodland colour to small world play, bringing a sense of grace and curiosity to miniature landscapes. Its elegant posture and delicately painted feathers make it perfect for exploring meadows, forest clearings, or countryside scenes. Children can imagine it strutting through grass, seeking seeds, or interacting with other woodland creatures, inspiring storytelling and creative adventures.

This figure encourages open-ended play, helping children develop imaginative narratives and a love for observing nature. It can be part of a larger forest scene, crossing paths with rabbits, deer, or foxes, or featured in a storytelling scenario where the pheasant’s colourful plumage captures attention and sparks adventure. Its pose allows for dynamic interaction and a sense of movement, inviting children to build rich stories around it.

Hand-carved from sustainably sourced wood and painted with non-toxic colours, the Ostheimer Pheasant is both durable and enchanting. It enhances small world setups while promoting collaborative play, empathy, and an appreciation for natural beauty. Its presence encourages creativity and imaginative exploration that children can enjoy again and again.

Play and Story Inspiration

The Ostheimer Pheasant is ideal for small world play, woodland storytelling, and imaginative scenarios. Children can imagine it exploring forest floors, hiding among leaves, or joining other animals in playful interactions. Its figure inspires open-ended play, nurturing creativity and collaborative storytelling, and helping children develop a connection to nature and a love for imaginative adventures.

About Ostheimer

Ostheimer’s handmade wooden toys have been inspiring children’s creativity for decades. Carved in Germany from sustainably sourced hardwood and painted with non-toxic colours, these Waldorf-inspired figures encourage imaginative play and storytelling. Each piece is unique, crafted to foster creativity and wonder.

Read about Ostheimer’s philosophy of toys for a slow childhood in Ostheimer’s Story.

• Product number: 1583
• Length: 10.5 cm
• Width: 2 cm
• Height: 5 cm
• Wood type: Maple 
• Age recommendation: Not suitable for children under 36 month.