Nutcracker drummer, 39 cm by Seiffener Volkskunst eG

Nutcracker drummer, 39 cm, by Seiffener Volkskunst eG from Seiffen in the Erzgebirge

A drummer is an unmistakable musician, who either plays the beat in a large band or announces messages loudly in towns and villages. The Seiffen Folk Art Cooperative has designed the drum as a nutcracker. It fits in perfectly with the many forms of nutcrackers made by the company.

Nutcracker drummer in colorful painting

Nutcrackers as drummers are produced in countless variations by the wooden art manufacturers in the Erzgebirge. A particularly beautiful example comes from Seiffener Volkskunst. The 39 cm tall nutcracker impresses with its many loving details. The nutcracker is carefully handcrafted from head to toe. Up to 60 individual parts and approx. 160 this colorful nutcracker is created by the hands of the employees. Great importance is attached to the use of local woods and high-quality paints and varnishes. So this nutcracker can bring a lifetime of joy.

Historical details about the nutcracker

The nutcracker drummer carries his most important utensil, the drum,on a belt at his hip.The drum is set in gold and decorated with blue and white triangles. In his hands he holds the drumsticks, so that you can almost hear the loud sounds. His uniform consists of a red and white jacket. The white trousers are tucked into black-laced boots. The black hat is decorated with a red feather, a golden star and a cord.

Cracking Nuts

The large mouth with white teeth is covered by the gray beard, which is the same color as the hair. The mouth can be opened with the lever on the back. Even if it could still crack nuts, nowadays the nutcracker is often only used as a purely decorative object. Many collectors appreciate the extraordinary quality workmanship of genuine Erzgebirge wood art, but this can by no means be compared with products from the Far East. With us you can be sure, You only buy originals from the Erzgebirge!