Vtg 1983 Handmade Pig Black White Wood Pull Toy Ring Cord Primitive On Wheels

Vtg 1983 Handmade Pig Black White Wood Pull Toy Ring Cord Primitive On Wheels Hand Painted Work Of Art Signed By Artist This adorable pull toy/piece of art is from our all things vintage collection. Handmade and hand painted. Signed by the artist on the base: Pat Consoon 1983 - It is hard to discern the spelling of the last name. This little pig has felt ears, black eyes, black nose and a metal curled tail. We looked up black and white pigs and decided this guy is an Aksai Black Pied Pig. The pig breed from Kazakhstan and was developed in 1952. Aksai Black Pied is known for its distinctive black and white pattern. Uneven black and white patches spread all over the body give this black and white pig breed a unique look. History: Hailing from Kasalenki state, the breed was first developed in 1952 on experimental and training farms as a meat production pig. The breed was improved after crossing with Landrace boars, North Caucasians, and Large White pigs. Characteristics: Aksai Black Pied has a stocky body, big muzzle, and twisted tail. Feature a beautiful creamy coat with uneven black patches. From the bottom of the wheels to the top of the pig's back is 7 1/2". Each wheel is 2" x 2". The pig is 6" wide x 5 1/2" tall. The wooden rectangle base is 6" x 3 3/4". The red pull cord is 22" long and is secured through a hole in the wood with a knot on the reverse side. Truly one of a kind. Just a wonderful toy or a charming piece of folk, primitive art.