Limberjack toys have been around for centuries and are believed to have originated in Europe during the 16th century. These toys were used by street performers who played music while another performer would sit on one end of a board and hold the doll over the other end. They would then beat on the board with their fist to the rhythm of the music, causing the doll to dance. Our limberjack toy is made of poplar wood and comes with a 24-inch board for the doll to dance on.