Description: Devil Puck Krampus w/ Long Tail Austrian Vienna Bronze Horned Devil Puck Krampus w/ Long Tail Sculpture Statue. Free Shipping Priority Mail. 3” Tall x 5 Long x 2.5” Wide 10 Ounces Krampus, in central European popular legend, a half-goat, half-demon monster that punishes misbehaving children at Christmastime. He is the devilish companion of St. Nicholas. Krampus is believed to have originated in Germany, and his name derives from the German word Krampen, which means “claw.” Krampus was thought to have been part of pagan rituals for the winter solstice. According to legend, he is the son of Hel, the Norse god of the underworld. With the spread of Christianity, Krampus became associated with Christmas—despite efforts by the Catholic church to ban him. The creature and St. Nicholas are said to arrive on the evening of December 5 (Krampusnacht; “Krampus Night”). While St. Nicholas rewards nice children by leaving presents, Krampus beats those who are naughty with branches and sticks. In some cases, he is said to eat them or take them to hell. On December 6, St. Nicholas Day, children awaken to find their gifts or nurse their injuries. Krampus Festivities involving Krampus include the Krampuslauf (“Krampus run”). In this activity, which often involves alcohol, people dressed as the creature parade through streets, scaring spectators and sometimes chasing them. Beginning in the late 20th century, amid efforts to preserve cultural heritage, Krampus runs became increasingly popular in Austria and Germany. During this time Krampus began to be celebrated internationally, and the monster’s growing appeal was evidenced by numerous horror films. Some claimed that the expanding popularity of Krampus was a reaction to the commercialization of Christmas.
Price: 275 USD
Location: New York, New York
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Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money back or replacement (buyer's choice)
Artist: Unknown
Unit of Sale: Single Piece
Signed By: n/a
Size: Small
Item Length: 5”
Region of Origin: Austrian
Format: Statue
Year of Production: Unknown
Unit Type: Unit
Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original
Item Height: 3”
Style: Austrian
Features: One of a Kind (OOAK)
Unit Quantity: 1
Culture: Austrian
Item Width: 2.5”
Handmade: Yes
Time Period Produced: Unknown
Signed: No
Period: Unknown
Title: Devil
Material: Bronze
Certificate of Authenticity (COA): No
Subject: Devil
California Prop 65 Warning: n/a
Type: Sculpture
COA Issued By: n/a
Theme: Mythological
Production Technique: Bronze Casting
Country/Region of Manufacture: Austria
