The artist is preparing for his next masterpiece. Handmade by artisans of the Christian Ulbricht Company; they've been making nutcrackers by hand in Germany's Erzgebirge Mountains, where wooden nutcrackers first originated, since 1928.

This is a working nutcracker (the lever in back operates his jaws), made by hand of solid natural finish and hand painted woods. His beard and white hair are lush faux fur. Just about 14 3/4" tall x 5" wide x 5 1/4" deep. Perfect not just for Christmas, our artist will gladly keep you company all the year long. Handmade in Germany.

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