German Nutcrackers From Erzgebirge

The German Nutcrackers from Erzgebirge, were first developed around 1870 and are nowadays one of the most famous representatives of that area.  

From the beginning, the nutcracker carvers used their work to satirize authority figures—kings, soldiers, foresters, and the like. At that time the population was dependent on the benevolence of the authorities and tried to express some protest by giving the Nutcrackers a grim look. His energetic face makes him look very powerful.  The used colors are often bright and shining. . Handsome and sturdy, they are both decorative and functional: you can really use them to crack nuts!