This Müllerchen miner incense smoker comes from Müller and is made by hand from local wood and stained and painted by hand in strong colors.
The Müllerchen miner incense smoker combines traditional craftsmanship with a modern touch. It was created as part of a special series to mark the 111th anniversary of the Müller company. The deliberately overproportioned body parts are striking, giving the Müllerchen a charming, almost playful appearance.
The Müllerchen stands on a natural-colored pedestal that underlines his presence and steadfastness. The black shoes stand out clearly against the light background and give the little miner a firm footing. His black miner’s outfit is classic and at the same time timeless. Light buttons are attached to the belly, giving the traditional work outfit a certain elegance.
A special detail is the green hat that the Müllerchen wears proudly. The hat bears the miners’ coat of arms, a symbol of the close connection to the mining tradition. Despite the formal clothing, the miller has a warm, friendly face. The large nose is striking, which, together with the rosy cheeks, gives the face a lively and pleasant expression.
In one hand, the little miner holds a pipe from which the fine smoke of an incense rises. In the other hand, he carries a hoe, another symbol of his profession and the hard work underground. This smoker impressively shows how tradition and modernity can be harmoniously brought together. The over-proportioned details and the modern design approaches make the miller a unique figure, ready to conquer the hearts of collectors worldwide.
- Height approx. 16cm
- colored
- for standard incense candles
- hair made from rabbit fur
You can find more pretty smoker figures from Müller and other manufacturers from the Erzgebirge 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.
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