According to German folklore, Steinbach nutcrackers were given as keepsakes to bring good luck to your family and protect your home! Product features Second character from the "Saxon Personalities" series Limited Edition Big Nutcracker Limited 350 pieces. Limited to 350 pieces worldwide - only 150 available in the USA Approximate Height: 18.5” Primary materials: Wood, paint, cloth, faux fur 100% Hand-carved and hand-painted in Marienberg/Erzgebirge, Germany Includes original manufacture’s box and packaging Karl May is the second character from the "Saxon Personalities" series. One of the most widely read, most successful German writers and great storyteller and author of exciting, immortal adventure stories. According to UNESCO, one of the most frequently translated German writers. On this occasion we have created a limited edition of 350 pieces. Limited to 350 pieces worldwide - only 150 available in the USA. Karl May was born in Saxony, had formative years in this country or pitched his tents in Saxony, only to be remembered by posterity from here. May achieved fame above all for his "travel stories", which were published in book form from 1892 onwards. In it, May describes the adventurous experiences of his heroes all over the world from a first-person perspective, especially in the “Wild West” of North America and the Orient. Karl May's advocacy of humanism, tolerance and love of peace is more relevant today than ever. A product of the finest Saxon craftsmanship from "Steinbach".
