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Pipkas Stories of Christmas Ornament Sinter Klaas Santa Claus Riding Horse 11450
Explore the richness of the Christmas season through the old world Santa figurines of Pipka Santas. Pipka Santas are desired by collectors due to the extremely fine detail Pipka and her sculptor puts into each Santa. Most pieces are limited in quantities or limited by the year released to ensure uniqueness and maintain collector interest. This particular ornament is called Sinter Klaas, as he is known in Holland, dressed in Bishop attire, carrying a mitre and riding a snowy white horse. Pipka takes you on a worldwide journey, weaving you in and out of countries, savoring the Christmas celebrations of Old World heritage. Adorn the boughs of your Christmas tree, decorate your table tops or window sills with the old world beauty of Father Christmas from the Stories of Christmas. This 4 inch tall cold cast resin ornament gives life, richness, and tradition to Father Christmas. The ornament has an eyelet for hanging and a flat base for display on a table or shelf.
Pipka was born in Germany and came to America with her parents and brother after World War II. She celebrates Christmas all year round by designing her European inspired Santas and angels. She thoroughly researches each design, combining historical and cultural elements that make each figurine a beautiful culmination of the theme it portrays. Pipka's attention to detail and her creativity are what make these figurine so enchanting and unique. She shares her passion for folk art by teaching her painting techniques and reciting the stories of the rich traditions of Father Christmas to students and Christmas enthusiasts throughout the world. Pipka starts each design as sketches and colorful paintings that later take shape in sculptor's clay. A mold is then poured and the figurine comes to life as a cold cast resin piece with artisans carefully hand painting every detail.
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