Christmas figurine Karl Sickert (2) - 146/67 - Wood - Incense-smoker figurines from the GDR

Incense Smoker 1:

Vintage Incense Smoker “Night Watchman” – Karl Sickert – Erzgebirge – Model No. 146/67 – GDR

An original Erzgebirge incense smoker, crafted using the manufacturer Karl Sickert’s traditional woodcraft techniques.

The intricately carved wooden figure depicts a historical night watchman. With his tall, distinctive hat, rosy cheeks, and traditional night-watchman’s outfit, he embodies a character from times gone by. The beard originally included with the figure is missing.

He carries a decorative lantern in one hand and another typical night-watchman’s accessory in the other. The pipe in his mouth and the carefully crafted details give the figure its special nostalgic charm.

The natural wood grain, the various warm wood tones, and the lovingly crafted facial features and accessories are particularly striking. The figure stands on a round wooden base.

A lovely collectible piece of Erzgebirge folk art from the GDR era, distinguished by its traditional design and craftsmanship.

Manufacturer: Karl Sickert (KS)
Model number: 146/67
Origin: Erzgebirge, GDR
Design: Night watchman
Material: Wood
Height: 19 cm

Condition: Unused and never used as an incense smoker. The parts that are present are in excellent, flawless condition. The beard originally belonging to the figure is missing.


Incense Smoker 2:

Erzgebirge Incense Smoker “Shepherd” – Traditional Folk Art – Handmade – Vintage

A beautiful, intricately designed incense smoker made using traditional Erzgebirge woodcraft. The lovingly crafted wooden figure depicts a shepherd in traditional attire.

With his wide-brimmed hat, light-colored hair, rosy cheeks, and pipe in his mouth, the shepherd has a particularly charming, nostalgic expression. Dressed in a long, traditionally styled robe with decorative buttons, he holds his long shepherd’s staff in one hand and a large pipe in the other.

The natural wood grain and harmoniously coordinated warm wood tones underscore the figure’s rustic character. The carefully crafted details of the clothing, face, and accessories make this incense smoker a lovely example of traditional Erzgebirge craftsmanship.

The figure stands on a round wooden base and is an excellent decorative collectible for admirers of Erzgebirge folk art and traditional incense smokers.

Origin: Erzgebirge, Germany
Design: Shepherd with staff and pipe
Material: Wood
Craft: Traditional Erzgebirge folk art, handmade
Height: 17 cm

Condition: Unused and never used as an incense smoker. All parts are in flawless, like-new condition.