Fastnacht costumes
January 3, 2013 8:55 AM Subscribe
What are the names of these Fastnacht characters?
I assume these are stock characters, just like the better known Schiachperchten and Hopfennar. This picture was taken in 1939, BTW.
I assume these are stock characters, just like the better known Schiachperchten and Hopfennar. This picture was taken in 1939, BTW.
Best answer: Frazer describes similar figures as the Shrovetide Bear and Carnival Fool, though their German names aren't listed.
Unsurprisingly, it's Straw Bear.
posted by zamboni at 9:22 AM on January 3, 2013 [1 favorite]
Unsurprisingly, it's Straw Bear.
posted by zamboni at 9:22 AM on January 3, 2013 [1 favorite]
Response by poster: Strohbären, got it. Thanks so much!
posted by Chrischris at 9:27 AM on January 3, 2013
posted by Chrischris at 9:27 AM on January 3, 2013
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posted by jquinby at 9:10 AM on January 3, 2013