This nutcracker Santa Claus is lovingly and meticulously handcrafted by the Steinach Volkskunst company.
This impressive nutcracker Santa Claus fascinates with his imposing appearance and the abundance of loving details. He is limited to a number of just 2000 pieces, which makes him a special collector’s item. His strong black boots and dark red trousers give him a solid and festive appearance. The richly decorated red top is elaborately decorated with gold patterns and exudes elegance and luxury. He wears a belt around his waist, which is accentuated by a sparkling stone, which gives him additional radiance.
A pompous cape with faux fur trim lies majestically over his shoulders and gives him a sublime aura. This faux fur trim also continues on the red Santa Claus hat, which is also decorated with a small gold bell at the top. The typical grim facial expression of the nutcracker is also present here and is underlined by the brown eyes, the distinctive nose and the pink cheeks. At the same time, his fluffy white artificial beard gives him a cuddly, traditional touch.
In his hands, this Santa Claus nutcracker holds a small mini smoker from Richard Glässer, which is designed in great detail and sets an additional festive accent. In front of him is a filigree play of heat that makes the scene seem even more lively. A Christmas tree decoration in the shape of a small angel encased in a golden star dangles from his arm.
Every detail on this figure contributes to the impressive charisma and creates real wow moments. The nutcracker Santa Claus impresses with its high-quality workmanship and artistic design, which combines traditional craftsmanship and a festive atmosphere. This nutcracker is not only an eye-catcher, but also a testament to loving handcraft and an incomparable decorative piece for the Christmas season.
- Height approx. 49cm
- limited
- colored
In our range you will find other beautiful nutcrackers from Steinbach as well as from other manufacturers from the beautiful Ore Mountains.
The tradition of the nutcracker:
The tradition of the nutcracker has its origins in Germany, particularly in the Ore Mountains, where the ornate wooden figures first appeared in the 17th century. Originally, nutcrackers actually served as tools for cracking nuts, but over time they became more and more decorative objects and symbols of protection and strength. In folk art, they were considered guardians who were supposed to keep evil spirits away by instilling fear with their grim facial features.
The classic nutcracker figures often represent kings, soldiers or other authoritative figures, which underlines their role as protectors. They became particularly popular in the 19th century, when they became a sought-after Christmas gift. This is closely linked to the tradition of Christmas pyramids and markets in the Ore Mountains, where handmade nutcrackers were sold.
However, the worldwide breakthrough of the nutcracker tradition came with the ballet “The Nutcracker” by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky in 1892. The ballet, based on the story by E.T.A. Hoffmann, tells the story of a girl who receives a nutcracker as a gift at Christmas, which comes to life at night and begins a magical adventure. Since then, the nutcracker has been associated not only with Christmas, but also with fairy tales and fantasy.
Today, nutcrackers are popular collector’s items and decorations, especially during the Christmas season. They represent tradition, craftsmanship and the spirit of the holidays, while also embodying a part of German history and culture.
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