Nice old Räuchermann, smoking snowman with a candle holder top hat which is a very rare oddity. This is a very old räucherman, probably 1930's at the newest. He is well used with plenty of residue from his little habit. There is a thin crack in his body and a fair amount of wear and paint chips. Comes with a small bag of mixed scent incense cones (Weihnachtsduft, etc.) It is hard to find ones this old still out there.
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.
