Ostheimer Walrus 22590 (not produced in 2025)

The Ostheimer walrus with its distinctive tusks and powerful build is an impressive addition to any play world. Children can imagine it lying calmly on an ice floe or gliding majestically through the water. With its powerful appearance, it brings a piece of the cool marine world into the nursery and invites adventurous stories about life in the Arctic Ocean.

Product features

• Length: 15.5 cm
• Width: 3 cm
• Height: 8.5 cm
• Wood used: Ash
• Recommended age: From 3 years
• Category: Wild animals
• Warning: Caution. Small parts. Choking hazard.

Educational value and creative toy

The handcrafted Ostheimer wooden figures create an environment that encourages children to develop their creativity freely. They promote haptic learning thanks to their soft, natural shapes that stimulate the sense of touch. These toys are particularly valuable in Waldorf education as they support free play and creativity. Compared to plastic toys, Ostheimer figures offer a durable, natural alternative that is ideal for use in kindergartens and families. The high-quality wooden toys promote creative thinking and encourage problem-solving. Through free play, children develop their motor skills and playfully learn to create their own stories and scenarios.

Ostheimer figures not only offer playtime fun, but also numerous learning benefits for children. With the large selection of Ostheimer figures, endless play environments can be created. Whether it's recreating a farm scene or a forest adventure, children can use these wooden toys to create ever new fantasy worlds and fully develop their creativity.

Manufacture and materials of the Ostheimer walrus

The use of wood from sustainable forestry ensures a balance between resource use and conservation. Finally, organic oil is used for protection. The colors are saliva-safe, without animal ingredients and optimally matched to the unmistakable Ostheimer design. The glazes and paints emphasize the natural wood structure and make each piece truly unique. Each figure is finished by hand with great care and according to clear templates so that the wood shows its natural elegance.

Warning: Caution! Not suitable for children under 3 years of age, as small parts can be detached or broken off and swallowed.

The Ostheimer company

For generations, Ostheimer has been carefully crafting figures that touch children's hearts and bring their imaginations to life. Locally sourced wood is used to create lovingly designed, unique pieces that radiate warmth and comfort. Every figure embodies a respect for nature, a love of traditional craftsmanship, and the belief that simple, natural toys open up space for free, creative play. Ostheimer combines proven values with a mindful view of tomorrow's world – sustainable, timelessly beautiful, and full of childlike poetry.

Tradition and responsibility since 1939 The roots of Ostheimer go back to 1939. What was once founded by Margarete Ostheimer in the spirit of Waldorf education is still being continued today with care and dedication. Over many decades, Ostheimer has become synonymous with sustainable, high-quality wooden toys. Each figure not only tells stories in children's play, but also the story of a family business that manufactures with heart, hand, and responsibility for future generations.