Ostheimer Wooden Figures - Ostheimer Small Sitting Lion

This adorable Ostheimer lion cub is in a sitting position - watching her dad fend off predators, waiting for her mum to hunt down dinner, or waiting to play with the other cubs - let your child decide. This Ostheimer small lion figure has piercing green eyes, cute round ears, a simple form and a cord tail for flicking away flies. This lion cub will be right at home with other Ostheimer exotic animals, including adult lions to form a pride. This Waldorf lion cub has been handmade in Germany from solid, sustainable hardwood. Tan water colour stain has been used to paint the cub's short-haired coat and allows the rich grain of the wood to shine through. Smooth, warm and tactile, this Ostheimer cub is perfect for little hands and stimulating developing imaginations. Add to a story sack or enjoy making up your own imaginative tales. This young Waldorf lion will appeal to children and parents alike.

• Suitable for children over 3 years.  
• Made from sustainable hard wood, painted with non-toxic water based paint and finished with organic oil.  
• Height: 5.5cm

Ostheimer have been making Waldorf wooden figures for generations with a desire to craft toys that inspire children to play freely and explore the world with all their senses.  Each Ostheimer wooden figure is made in the traditional way by hand at every stage, sawn, sanded, painted and oiled.  With these figures children can create imaginary worlds re-enacting scenes from their own experiences or conjuring fanciful worlds filled with exotic creatures and tales of wonder.  All Ostheimer toys are made from local sustainable hardwood, painted with safe transparent paint and finished in organic oil to ensure a connection with nature and respect for the environment.  Ostheimer are considered the quintessential maker of Waldorf wooden figures, their range is extensive so there is something for everyone.