Signed Steinbach Laplander Limited Edition Nutcracker

Laplanders known as Saami today are reindeer herders who inhabit northern Scandinavia and western Russia north of the Arctic Circle. The hand-painted Steinbach Laplander Limited Edition Nutcracker is signed by Karla Steinbach and dressed for the cold. He is dressed in the traditional blue cloth embellished with multi-colored braids. He wears boots and pulls a sled carrying his gear.This beautifully crafted nutcracker is hand-crafted from the finest materials and stands 21 inches tall. It is a delightful addition to any collection sure to become a family heirloom.The Steinbach nutcracker tradition began centuries ago in the Alpine regions of Germany. In legend the nutcracker possessed miraculous powers bringing good fortune and protection from evil spirits and the more elaborate their decorations the stronger their powers. The Steinbach family began producing wood products in 1832. Today Herr Steinbach and his daughter Karla continue the tradition. Steinbach Nutcrackers are timeless family heirlooms to pass down from generation to generation.Each Steinbach Nutcracker is created using eight major processes - from the cutting of the wood to the hand-painting of details - and can involve up to 130 separate procedures. Each hand-crafted Steinbach Nutcracker is made in Germany by the artisans at the renowned Steinbach factory. The history quality detail and superior craftsmanship of Steinbach nutcrackers is unmatched.