This Müllerchen skier incense figure comes from Müller, made by hand using traditional methods from local wood and hand-stained and painted in strong colors.
The Müllerchen from Müller impresses with its distinctive body shape. Its large nose gives it an unmistakable character. Its friendly face radiates warmth and joy.
The Müllerchen as a skier impresses with charming details. Her round head shows red cheeks and a large, characteristic bulbous nose. A white fur hat protects her from the icy cold. Her eyes are hidden behind large ski goggles with light frames. Her slightly open mouth lets fragrant smoke escape when incense candles burn.
The body of the Müllerchen skier incense figure wears a striking purple top so that she can be easily recognized on the slopes. White accents on the sleeves and hem create harmonious contrasts. The short arms hold two delicate ski poles in one hand. In her other hand she carries white skis with red decorations. The skis have white bindings and show the Müller logo.
Black shoes with rounded edges ensure a stable stand. The little Müller stands on a round, light wooden base with a metal emblem. This incense smoker is suitable for incense candles of size M. There are many variants of the little Müller – today she is ready for a winter descent.
- Height 16cm
- coloured
- for standard incense cones
- from the Müllerchen series
You can find more pretty smoker figures from Müller and other manufacturers from the Ore Mountains here.
Tradition of the smoker:
The tradition of the smoker comes from the Ore Mountains, a region known for its rich wood resources and artistic craftsmanship. These figurative smokers, which are typically made of wood, originated in the 19th century and have been an integral part of Christmas culture in Germany ever since.
The origin of the smokers goes back to the miners of the Ore Mountains, who were looking for new sources of income in winter due to the long periods of darkness and the lack of work in mining. So they began to make smokers, in addition to nutcrackers and Christmas pyramids. These figures have a hollow construction in which a small incense candle insert is placed. When the incense candle is lit, the smoke rises through the man’s open mouth or pipe, which makes the smoker appear “alive”.
In their design, smokers often represent traditional professions or symbolic figures, such as the miner, the forester, the hunter or Santa Claus. The miner is a particularly popular figure because he reflects the history and roots of the region. The figures are often richly decorated and carry typical attributes of their profession, such as tools, lanterns or pipes.
The tradition of the smoker has developed greatly over the years. While they were originally simple representations of craftsmen and everyday people, there is now a wide variety of figures. From traditional representations to modern interpretations, they are popular collector’s items and gifts.
Smokers are part of many German households at Christmas time and contribute to the contemplative atmosphere by not only being artfully crafted, but also by spreading the typical scent of incense that is reminiscent of cozy winter evenings.
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!
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