Prune St. Nicholas

Figure

Austria
2000
Wood, felt, prunes, walnut, plastic toys
8 inches

The arms and legs are made of dried prunes threaded on a wire and the head is a painted walnut. Prune figures are dressed as chimney sweeps, men and women, as well as St. Nicholas and Krampus. It is said that you will never be out of money or happiness if you have a prune person in your house.

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