Ostheimer nativity figure shepherd bowed with wooden staff | Wooden figure

Product description:

The Ostheimer nativity shepherd figure, bent over with a wooden staff, has a restrained design reduced to its characteristic form. The shepherd is perfect for recreating the Christmas nativity scene with all the nativity figures (not included) or, during the rest of the year, for playing with wooden animals.

The wooden figure is perfect for hours of play and can be wonderfully combined with our wooden animals.

Why playing with abstract wooden toys and animals is good for children's development

Playing with animals and figures becomes fascinating as soon as children can grasp objects in a coordinated manner and remains a focus until they start school, if not longer. The more abstract the wooden animals and figures are, the more they stimulate a child's imagination during play. This is particularly relevant later, when children of school age have to tackle completely abstract tasks for which imagination and the ability to visualize are essential.

At the same time, wooden animals and figures also support your child in telling and acting out stories. They can represent themselves as individual wooden figures, but at the same time they are also part of a larger whole, such as an animal family or a themed world like a farm or forest, thereby helping children understand fundamental connections.

You can find wonderful wooden animals to go with the shepherd in our category Farm, Wooden Animals, Tractors & More.

The manufacturer: Since 1939, Ostheimer has been producing wooden toys for children, following, among other things, the principles of Waldorf education. Ostheimer has received multiple awards for its social and cultural commitment. Ostheimer's wooden figures are made and painted entirely by hand. The wood used comes from Central European forestry. Each product is therefore a unique piece whose distinctive design encourages children to engage in imaginative play. The high-quality materials are certified and comply with all toy safety requirements. Here you can find more wooden toys from Ostheimer.

Warning! Not suitable for children under 36 months. Choking hazard due to detachable small parts. Assembly by adults required.

Product details:

• Height: approx. 12 cm
• Weight: approx. 93 g
• Material: wood
• All products comply with the current EU safety standards CE and EN71