Steinbach "Happy Wanderer" Handcrafted Wood Smoker Man Incense Burner w/ ConesCelebrate the holiday season with this charming Smoker Man. A classic Christmas decoration in Germany, this high-spirited hiker is handcrafted to burn incense cones. Three cones are included so you can enjoy the Smoker Man as soon as you receive him. Wearing a colorful scarf and brown Tyrolean hat, the Smoker Man is carrying firewood and smoking a pipe. A walking staff aids his hike. Made in Germany.
Created in a motif that looks great year-round or at the holiday season, the Smoker Man is signed by Karla Steinbach, the current President of Steinbach. To burn incense, separate his torso from his legs, place one incense cone inside the metal holder, light the cone, blow out the flame so the cone is just releasing smoke, and the smoke will billow from his mouth.
Additional Information:
Measures 11.4"L x 6.7"W x 6.0"H. Weighs 1.46 pounds. Made of wood.
About Steinbach:
Renowned for their hand-carved nutcrackers, the Steinbach family started making nutcrackers in the 1800s. Located in the northern region of Germany, seven generations of family have been involved in the development and design of Steinbach nutcrackers.
The tradition of the "Rauchermann" (Smoker Man) dates back to the 1800s. A common part of the German Christmas celebration, the Smoker Man was designed to burn incense in commemoration of the incense brought to Bethlehem by the Three Wise Men. The invention of these character-shaped incense burners is attributed to the people of the Ore Mountains between the Czech Republic and Germany. Start your own family tradition with this charming Smoker Man.