VTG German Hand Carved Wood Night Watchman Figurine Black Forest Folk Art For Sale
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VTG German Hand Carved Wood Night Watchman Figurine Black Forest Folk Art: $25.99
Vintage Hand-Carved Wooden German Night Watchman (Nachtwächter) Figurine
Vintage hand-carved wooden figurine depicting a traditional German Night Watchman (Nachtwächter). This piece is carved in a classic flat-plane folk art style, highly characteristic of traditional woodworking from the German Black Forest or Erzgebirge regions. The figure is beautifully detailed and features all the classic historical elements of the profession, including a heavy hooded cloak, a watchman\'s hat, a halberd (axe), a lantern, and an alarm horn held in his left hand. The base is hand-stamped/carved with the identifier \"night-watchmann\".
Subject: German Night Watchman / Town Crier
Material: Solid Wood
Craftsmanship: Hand-carved and hand-painted folk art
Country of Origin Style: German / Black Forest tradition
Condition: Excellent vintage condition with beautiful natural wood grain visible. No major cracks or repairs. There is some light, authentic age wear to the paint and wood surfaces which adds to its vintage character. Please review all high-resolution photos carefully to evaluate the exact cosmetic condition before purchasing.
