traditional German nutcracker figure. These figures are a well-known symbol of Christmas and are a popular form of German folk art from the Ore Mountains (Erzgebirge) region. The figures are typically made of wood and are often hand-painted. While originally designed to crack nuts, many modern nutcrackers are primarily decorative. They are often made to resemble figures of authority from the past, such as soldiers, kings, and gendarmes. The craftsmanship of these nutcrackers is a long-standing tradition in the Erzgebirge region. Shipping only in Europe. Shipping DHL