Known in Germany as Der Weihnachtsmann, this sweet-faced Santa is perched merrily upon a beautifully crafted woolly sheep adorned with a jingle bell and glistening with mica flakes of a freshly fallen snow. Brass bell and bottlebrush tree in hand, this jolly fellow is ready to trot right into your heart this holiday season. Created lovingly in the likeness of his ancestor, this piece will surely be mistaken for vintage. Collectible Putz sheep, called matchstick sheep because their legs resembled burnt matches, got their name from the German verb "putzen"which means "to decorate". They were used to adorn nativity scenes and kept faithful watch over the Christ child's crib. L: 7.50in W: 3in H: 8in Material:MACHE. Limited Quantity Available
Known in Germany as Der Weihnachtsmann, this sweet-faced Santa is perched merrily upon a beautifully crafted woolly sheep adorned with a jingle bell and glistening with mica flakes of a freshly fallen snow. Brass bell and bottlebrush tree in hand, this jolly fellow is ready to trot right into your heart this holiday season. Created lovingly in the likeness of his ancestor, this piece will surely be mistaken for vintage. Collectible Putz sheep, called matchstick sheep because their legs resembled burnt matches, got their name from the German verb "putzen"which means "to decorate". They were used to adorn nativity scenes and kept faithful watch over the Christ child's crib. L: 7.50in W: 3in H: 8in Material:MACHE. Limited Quantity Available
