Vintage 1984 Oberammergau Germany Hand Carved Wood Shepherd Boy with Lamb Figurine

Vintage hand carved and painted Alpine shepherd boy figurine attributed to the Oberammergau woodcarving tradition of Germany. Depicts a young shepherd gently holding a lamb, with detailed traditional clothing, expressive facial features, and a warm natural wood finish.

Details

• Maker: Unidentified Oberammergau woodcarving workshop

• Origin: Oberammergau, Germany, per underside label

• Date: 1984, handwritten on original label

• Material: Appears to be hand carved and painted wood

• Subject: Shepherd Boy with Lamb, Hirtenbube mit Lamm

• Design: Young shepherd wearing an Alpine hat, brown jacket, green trousers, and shoulder satchel

• Details: Lamb standing on hind legs, carefully modeled hands, and hand painted facial features

• Finish: Muted earth tones with natural wood grain appearance

• Height: Approximately 6 inches

• Base: Approximately 2.5 inches across

• Markings: Handwritten underside label referencing Oberammergau Germany 1984

• Quantity: 1 figurine

Condition: Vintage preowned condition with minor finish wear and age related surface marks. Underside retains an older handwritten identification label and pencil markings. Please review photographs for condition.

A collectible example of traditional Bavarian woodcarving depicting a classic Alpine pastoral scene.