Vintage Erzgebirge Kegler Smoker Bird Dealer German Christmas Figure 8 1/2"

Vintage Erzgebirge-style Kegler smoker “bird dealer” figure with red coat, green hat, pipe, bird details, and a birdcage backpack. The underside is marked “Made In German Democratic Republic” (GDR), which helps date this piece to the East Germany era. Please note: the item in his left hand is likely not the original component—this figure typically had a longer staff—this is exactly how it came from estate sale. brand: Kegler (Erzgebirge) material: wood pieces: 1 smoker figure origin: made in German Democratic Republic (GDR) style: German Christmas | Erzgebirge smoker condition: vintage condition with light age wear; left-hand piece appears to be a replacement/not original; no other damage noted size: 8 1/2"