Schwarzer Mann, Schneifel, Sellerich, RLP, Germany
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Tillba
N 50° 15.401 E 006° 21.559
32U E 311771 N 5570506
Holzfigur auf einer der höchsten Erhebungen in der Eifel / Wooden figure on one of the highest elevations in the Eifel (698 m).
Waymark Code: WM157PD
Location: Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany
Date Posted: 11/02/2021
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Jake39
Views: 1

Der Name "Schwarzer Mann" kommt von den Bergleuten, die im nahegelegenen Bergwerk in Bleialf, Bleierz abgebaut haben. Durch ihre Arbeit waren sie schwarz gefärbt, daher kommt der Name.
Hier in der Schneifel befindet sich eine Plattform mit der Figur "Schwarzer Mann". Der Künstler ist Konrad Scholzen aus Schalkenmehren.


The name "Schwarzer Mann" comes from the miners who mined lead ore in the nearby mine in Bleialf. Through their work they were black colored, hence the name.
Here in the Schneifel there is a platform with the figure "Schwarzer Mann". The artist is Konrad Scholzen from Schalkenmehren.
Type of wood carving: Chainsaw carving

Artist's Name: Konrad Scholzen

Approximate size/height: 2,5 m / 8 ft

Other type: Not listed

Type of wood: Not listed

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