Krampus the Christmas Demon Brooch - child carried by the ears

--------The Story of the Krampus!-------- St Nicholas brings gifts to the good children, but who tends to the naughty boys and girls? Santa's demonic man servant, The Krampus, comes the night before Santa and beats them with switches before carrying them off to hell in a barrel slung over his shoulder. A frightening figure from the folklore of the Alpine regions, the Krampus lends a bit more urgency to good behavior than the modern lump of coal.

Vintage Krampus image in antiqued bronze setting

Image area 20mm (about 3/4")