The Wooden Horse is a colourful example of traditional folk sculpture made by the Sutradhar tribe of West Bengal. The Sutradhar artisans tell stories through their woodcarving. They are a set of artisans that give common-use objects cultural and symbolic importance. The horse sculpture, standing tall on a rectangular pedestal set on four wheels, is more than just a toy or the satisfaction of a buyer: it is the repository of heritage, craftsmanship, and rural art. The wooden horse is carved completely from one piece of wood-based art, painted in the auspicious golden yellow colour symbolizing life. The whole body has decorations in red and black that bring out certain features, from the designing of the harness to that of the saddle and not forgetting the expressions of its face. The tail is painted black too, which in fact distinguishes it and therefore adds to the reality of the figure. The pedestal under the horse is mounted on four wheels to make the sculpture movable, traditionally for a child to pull along or sometimes as a ritual figure during village fairs.

In West Bengal's folk tradition, the horse is often seen as a powerful, swift, and loyal creature. This carved figure may also depict mythological or epic themes, such as royal mounts or divine steeds, especially when involved in ritual or festal occasions. The Sutradhar community with a deep heritage in wood-craft and folk storytelling keeps preserving this art form, and projects are thus issued as timeless statements of Bengal's rural culture.