STRIDING BELSNICKEL CHALKWARE FIGURE

The art of creating chalkware figures is centuries-old. Nearby artisans, Gary and Judi Vaillancourt, have collected over 2,000 antique chocolate and ice cream molds, which they use to cast their wonderful collection of chalkware figures. It is hand painted and finished in a process that takes about three weeks. The origin of the antique mold for this figure is unknown. Striding Belsnickel figure measures 4 1/2" high. Made USA.