Nice older Räuchermann, smoking man, dressed as a Turk. This is an older räuchermann, but most likely postwar. One arm looks to have been repaired. The general style of these has changed a few times since their invention, but this particular style was the popular thing for most of the 1900's and a few of the design elements are more common around the 1940's +/- 20 years. Comes with a small bag of mixed scent incense cones (Weihnachtsduft, etc.)
Räuchermännchen are a very old German knick-knack tradition that dates back to around the mid 1800's. They originated in the Erzgebirge, but have spread throughout Germany and are now a staple of German Christmas markets. These were made in the same region where many WHW items were produced. This region was known for many crafts, mostly made from wood. They are essentially a kitschy incense burner, with the smoke coming out his mouth. Never compete with the Germans for cute doo-dads. All of the energy they save on humor goes into this field.
