This charming incense smoker, a gnome wood elf, comes from the Christian Ulbricht workshop and is a prime example of Erzgebirge craftsmanship. Handcrafted with meticulous detail, it stands securely on a round, green base, enlivened by a small woodland scene featuring turned fir trees, a mushroom, and a piece of bark.
The wood elf’s face is both friendly and mischievous. His bright eyes gaze keenly at the world, while his rosy cheeks and impish smile emphasize his lively nature. His pointed elf ears, peeking out from the sides of his lush white beard, are particularly striking, instantly identifying him as a creature of the forest. The long, fluffy white beard lends him an air of both wisdom and a primal quality.
His head is adorned with a dark green pointed cap, carefully sewn from high-quality corduroy and decorated with pieces of real bark and a small pine cone as a pom-pom. No elaborate jewelry, no frills – just what the forest itself provides. Connected to nature down to the very last fiber.
His coat is also made of fabric and sewn by hand – the waffle-like top in warm terracotta, the dark brown belt stripe, and the green corduroy hem blend harmoniously into a cohesive woodland outfit. This elaborate fabric craftsmanship lends the figure a special quality and underscores the meticulous attention to detail. At his side, he carries a small shoulder bag made of brown felt with a buckle closure and a wooden button – within, one might assume, lie the secrets of the forest.
Besides its decorative function, the gnome is a genuine incense smoker: Inside, a small incense cone is placed, the smoke from which rises through the open mouth, bringing the figure to life in the traditional way. This forest elf combines Erzgebirge tradition with nature-inspired design and is an ideal gift for forest lovers and collectors alike.
Here you will find more beautiful incense figures from Christian Ulbricht as well as from other manufacturers from the Erzgebirge.
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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