Vintage ceramic Spanish “Caganer” figurine, a traditional piece used in Catalan Christmas nativity scenes.

This hand-painted figure shows a smiling man wearing a red hat (called a barretina) and rustic clothing. Like all classic Caganers, he’s depicted in the traditional squatting pose with pants down — a well-known and long-standing part of Spanish holiday culture.

In Catalonia, these figures are actually hidden somewhere in nativity displays (usually off to the side or behind buildings), and people have fun trying to spot them. The tradition goes back a few hundred years and is said to symbolize good luck, prosperity, and fertilizing the earth for the coming year.

Details:

Material: Ceramic

Hand-painted

Traditional red hat and ribbon detail

Small tabletop size

Condition:

Pre-owned vintage condition with some wear from age, including minor paint loss and surface wear. Ribbon shows light fraying. Please see photos for details.

A fun and authentic piece of European Christmas tradition — great for collectors or anyone looking to add something unique to their holiday display.