Owing to the mining process of the Erzgebirge region of 
Germany, miners have stayed as the focus in the production 
of wood turned figures until this present day.

With the advent of Stearin candles coming around 1850, the 
miner grew in importance as a light-bearing figure.  To the 
miner, burning light was not just a necessary prerequisite 
to work in the dark, it's warm shine meant a symbol of life.

   Made in Seiffen, Germany by
Kleinkunst as dem Erzgebirge Müller GmbH
8,0 cm - 3-1/8 inches