This pair of angel and miner ornaments comes from Müller, made by hand using traditional methods from local wood and hand-stained and painted in strong colors.
Angel:
This tree ornament shows an angel in traditional wooden art form that exudes a festive and simple elegance. The angel wears a long, white robe that reaches to the floor. On the lower hem of the robe you can see delicate green and red dots that subtly decorate the robe and give it colorful accents.
The angel’s head shows a simply painted face with red cheeks, small closed eyes and a red mouth. The hairstyle is in a dark brown tone, with the hair short and straight on the head. On the angel’s head sits a golden crown that is slightly curved and decorated in the middle with a small green element. This detail reinforces the festive and royal character of the angel.
The angel holds a candle in each hand, which sits on a simple, natural candle holder. The flames of the candles are shown in bright yellow, which gives the impression of burning candlelight and underlines the symbolic meaning of the light.
Large red wings rise up behind the angel, giving it a majestic and protective appearance. The wings are in a strong red and give the figure a strong presence on the Christmas tree.
A fine, golden cord is attached to the top of the angel, which allows the figure to be hung on the Christmas tree as a pendant. The entire angel exudes calm and tradition and is a classic example of the detailed craftsmanship of Erzgebirge wood art.
Miner:
The hanging shows a small, stylized wooden figure of a miner. He wears a black hat with a red detail on top. The head is round and has a simple, painted face with red cheeks. The body is white with a black vest and white buttons. In each hand, the miner holds a candle holder with a red base and a yellow flame. The arms are spherical and attached to the sides. The foot of the figure is placed on a small, round wooden base.
History:
At a time when mining was the most important source of income, darkness and the constant threat in the mines played a central role in people’s lives. To meet these challenges, the angel and miner light figures were created. These figures were not only intended to bring light into the dark days, but also to convey security and hope.
The angel stood for protection and help from above, a symbolic connection to the divine power that watched over the miners. His light was intended to illuminate the way and give people confidence. The miner, on the other hand, reflected the hard work and courage of the men who worked every day in the depths of the earth and risked their lives.
These light figures became an important symbol of solidarity and belief in protection and luck in the dangerous times of mining. They reminded people of what they lacked most: light, security and hope for a better future.
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height 7cm
made from local wood
set of 2
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Safety instructions for Erzgebirge folk art pyramids.
• The pyramids are powered by burning candles! Therefore, make sure to keep a safe distance from curtains, furniture, upholstery and other flammable objects.
• Also remember that the pyramid is not a toy for children. Operation with an open flame may only take place under the constant supervision of adults.
• We accept no liability for damage caused by improper use or failure to observe these instructions.
Instructions for operation:
• Please only use high-quality candles that guarantee even burning. (Candles)
• Drafts can significantly affect the pyramid’s operation and should therefore be avoided at all costs.
Instructions for location:
• A solid and, above all, horizontal location (floor, table, etc.) is a prerequisite for a pyramid to run smoothly.
• When setting up the pyramid, make sure that the axis of the pyramid is in a vertical position. It must also be correctly positioned in the bearing.
• The middle part of the pyramid must be able to move freely.
Storage instructions:
• To ensure that the pyramid remains functional for many years, we recommend that you store it in a dry place.
• In addition, the pyramid should not be exposed to any major temperature fluctuations during storage.
Environmental damage caused by incorrect disposal of batteries
Batteries must not be disposed of in household waste. You are legally obliged to return old batteries so that proper disposal can be ensured. You can hand in old batteries at a municipal collection point or at a local retailer. As a distributor of batteries, we are also obliged to take back old batteries, although our obligation to take back is limited to old batteries of the type that we have or have had in our range as new batteries. You can therefore either send old batteries of the aforementioned type back to us with sufficient postage or hand them in free of charge directly in our store at the address given in the imprint.
Batteries are marked with the symbol of a crossed-out garbage can. This symbol indicates that batteries must not be thrown in household waste. For batteries that contain more than 0.0005 percent mercury (HG) by weight, more than 0.002 percent cadmium (Cd) by weight or more than 0.004 percent lead (Pb) by weight, the chemical name of the pollutant used is located under the garbage can symbol.
Dispose of electrical devices in an environmentally friendly manner
Electrical devices must not be disposed of with household waste. According to the European directive on waste electrical and electronic equipment, used electrical devices must be collected separately and sent to special collection and return systems. Owners of old devices from private households can hand them in at the collection points of the public waste disposal authorities or at the return points set up by manufacturers or distributors in accordance with the ElektroG.
Make sure that no beard hairs protrude in front of or into the mouth hole, otherwise no suction can be created and the cone can suffocate.
- Remove the upper body
- Light the incense cone (15 mm) at the tip and place it on a metal plate
- Put the upper body back on and enjoy the scent
- Then empty the ash into a non-flammable container.
- Not a toy for children!
- Please only use under adult supervision!
- Caution, smoldering incense cones and metal plates are very hot!
