Belsnickel German Mica Spotted Red Coat Hood Trim Holding Feather Spring

  
For your consideration we have for sale this antIque (BELSNICKEL) figure made in Germany circa 1900- 1919. Formed of paper mache and decorated with trimed hood and a mica spotted red jacket and holding. This character represents a Belsnicle, who was actually not Santa Claus. Belsnickel was a popular Christmas character developed around the middle ages in European countries. Germany was known to have both happy and grim gift- bringers, and the Belsnickel was very grim one. He was not only feary but also god children to behave nicely though the year so that they could receive gift. Belsnickel is the first character in the history of Christms characters who clearly distinguished. Between good children and bad children, unlike Santa claus who presented gifts to those who names were on the'Santa list'. This sample is in excellent condition and painted in red with spotted mica, holding a feather spring. Theres is a very small chip on the lower edge. He's ready to help you celebrate the holidays in his new home. Measure: 7 3/4'' tall x 2.5'' wide. Thank for your kind interest!