Character Wood Carved Black Forest Number Cigrettes Xixè

  

Add this store to my favorites. Carved wooden character from the Black Forest forming a match holder (in the basket on his back) and cigarette or cigar holder (in the base), removable head, vintage 19th century.

This character is in good general condition. Note: small acid on the edge of the hat, some scratches and wear on the wood, see photos.

Black Forest or Black Forest. Carved wooden objects from the Black Forest did not originate in Germany but were made in the Brienz region of Switzerland.

The tradition of woodworking is ancestral in this region, the inhabitants perpetuate the practice of carved wood on the facades of houses, furniture or everyday objects. The sculptors excel in particular in the representation of wild animals in their natural environment. In the 19th century, these naturalistic sculptures from the black forest became very Vogue and highly prized. Diameter : foot 7 cm Height : 22.5cm.

In the 19th century, these naturalistic sculptures from the black forest became very Vog.