This large Santa Claus smoker comes from Steinbach Volkskunst GmbH, made by traditional handcraft and hand-painted in strong colors.
This impressive Santa Claus smoker impresses with clear shapes and strong colors. He wears a bright red Santa Claus outfit, which is accentuated by a black belt. The sturdy black shoes give him a stable stance and a powerful appearance. In his left hand he holds a small sack, while in his right hand he holds a rod that is reminiscent of the traditional symbols of Santa Claus.
His face has an alert and friendly expression, characterized by bright blue eyes and a distinctive, round bulbous nose. The white moustache and the thick artificial hair on his chin underline his festive appearance and ensure an authentic look. The soft, white artificial hair gives the beard and hair a particularly fluffy and natural impression, which emphasizes his detailed workmanship.
On his head, Santa Claus wears a red hat with a white border and a large, white pompom on top. Under the hat, more soft, white artificial hair peeks out, giving Santa Claus an extra coziness and making him seem even more lively.
This smoker is not only a visual highlight, but also a charming decoration for the Christmas season. With its impressive size and strong colors, it attracts everyone’s attention and brings a festive atmosphere to every home. The high-quality workmanship and the many loving details make it a special collector’s item that brings joy year after year.
- Height 16cm
- coloured
- for standard incense cones
- from the Big Smoker series
You can find more pretty smoker figures from Steinbach 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.
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