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nutcracker doll

Decorative christmas toy, tool and figure of German origin

EntityQ2941222

Also known as nutcracker · Christmas nutcracker

Subclass of: nutcracker
, model figure
, figurine
+3 more

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Nutcracker dolls, also known as Christmas nutcrackers, are decorative nutcracker figurines most commonly made to resemble a toy soldier. In German tradition, the dolls were created as representatives of the reigning class. Portraying them as cracking nuts with their teeth was political critique and satire. While nearly all nutcrackers from before the first half of the 20th century are functional, a significant proportion of modern nutcrackers are primarily decorative, and not able to crack nuts.

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Country of origin: Germany
Fabrication method: wood carving
Made from material: wood
Named after: nutcracker
Started: 19th century location: Ore Mountains · sourcing circumstances: circa
Has use: nutcracker
Indigenous to: Ore Mountains

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