Ostheimer Wooden Figures - Shepherd With Staff
This wizened old shepherd from Ostheimer is experienced at tending to flocks of sheep on a toy farm and will look fabulous with a nativity scene too. This Ostheimer shepherd has a white beard and is wearing a brown hat and long green overcoat. He is standing up and holding a wooden staff - handy for gathering his flock. This male shepherd will look at home with an Ostheimer farm or with other Waldorf animals, and is perfect for a nativity scene too. Team up this Waldorf shepherd with a flock of sheep, farmyard animals and nativity characters for a growing Ostheimer collection.
This Waldorf figure has been expertly hand crafted from sustainable, solid hard wood and is smooth, warm and tactile in children's hands. Hand-made in Germany, each figure is beautifully unique.
- Suitable for children over 3 years.
- Made from sustainable hard wood, painted with non-toxic water based colour stain and organic oils.
- This figure is 14cm high.
Ostheimer have been making Waldorf wooden figures for generations with a desire to craft toys that inspire children to play freely and explore the world with all their senses. Each Ostheimer wooden figure is made in the traditional way by hand at every stage, sawn, sanded, painted and oiled. With these figures children can create imaginary worlds re-enacting scenes from their own experiences or conjuring fanciful worlds filled with exotic creatures and tales of wonder. All Ostheimer toys are made from local sustainable hardwood, painted with safe transparent paint and finished in organic oil to ensure a connection with nature and respect for the environment. Ostheimer are considered the quintessential maker of Waldorf wooden figures, their range is extensive so there is something for everyone.
