Vintage Nebelhorn Hand Carved 10” wooden figurine from southern Germany. From Allgau

Vintage Alois Ohmayer - Nebelhorn Holzschnitzerei Oberstdorf Hand Carved 10” wooden figurine Vintage Hand Carved 10” wooden figurine from southern Germany. From Allgau southern Germany. From Allgau. The early 1800’s saw the beginning of the wood carving industry in southern Germany and Switzerland. The kick start to the wood carving industry was believed to be brought on my a severe drought and famine which caused a desperate need to find new areas of revenue for the region. The Switzerland government supported and encouraged the timer industry to liaise with the traditional wood carvers of the area. Fast forward to the late 1800’s and wood carving schools were founded in southern Germany and Switzerland. By this time there were Black Forest wood carvings being exhibited in major exhibitions around the world. The Allgäu is a region in Swabia in southern Germany. It covers the south of Bavarian Swabia, southeastern Baden-Württemberg and parts of Austria.

Condition

Used (normal wear)

Dominant Color

Brown

Material

Wood