Rare 1995 E.M. Merck KWO Halloween Witch Nutcracker Black Cat Germany Folk Art For Sale

Rare 1995 E.M. Merck KWO Halloween Witch Nutcracker Black Cat Germany Folk ArtThis Halloween Witch Nutcracker is from the Merck Family's Old World Christmas Collection.It was designed by acclaimed artist E.M. Merck and made in Germany at KWO in the Erzgebirge tradition.This whimsical witch features a black, pointed hat with a spider on it, hair made of natural fur, hand-painted expressive face, a black cat and apples at her feet.She stands about 12.5 inches tall and is in great vintage condition, but the cat has some worn paint on the top of his head.