Steinbach Wizard of Oz The Great Oz Wizard Nutcracker

Follow the yellow brick road toward the great adventures of The Wizard of Oz, written by L. Frank Baum and dedicated to children and adults. Now Steinbach has recreated this wonderful story for you through a special collection of wooden nutcrackers handmade in Germany.

In the story, Dorothy and her friends journey to the Emerald City in search of the Great Oz, a powerful wizard who can give them a heart, a brain, courage, and the way back to Kansas. The hand-painted Steinbach Wizard of Oz The Great Oz Nutcracker is beautifully crafted and featured wearing his green suit and top hat and holding his staff and an air balloon. A sack beside him holds other gifts.

Hand-crafted from the finest materials, the Great Oz stands 21 inches tall and is the sixth in Steinbach's magnificent series of Wizard of Oz nutcrackers.

This nutcracker is a delightful addition to any collection and is sure to become a family heirloom. The Great Oz is available unsigned, or signed with Herr Christian Steinbach's signature.

The Steinbach nutcracker tradition began centuries ago in the Alpine regions of Germany. In legend, the nutcracker possessed miraculous powers, bringing good fortune and protection from evil spirits, and the more elaborate their decorations, the stronger their powers. The Steinbach family began producing wood products in 1832. Today, Herr Steinbach and his daughter, Karla, continue the tradition. Steinbach Nutcrackers are timeless family heirlooms to pass down from generation to generation.

Each Steinbach Nutcracker is created using eight major processes - from the cutting of the wood to the hand-painting of details - and can involve up to 130 separate procedures. Each hand-crafted Steinbach Nutcracker is made in Germany by the artisans at the renowned Steinbach factory. The history, quality, detail, and superior craftsmanship of Steinbach nutcrackers is unmatched.