Laden with Joy” is coupled by this friendly donkey with saddle bags laden with beautiful decorations and gifts. Santa is holding a lighted Christmas tree covered in red holly berries. He is dressed in a dark red velvet robe with variegated brown faux fur trim. His boots and ties are crafted with brown suede.  His kind face is hand-sculpted from polymer clay and his soft Tibetan beard is signed and dated beneath. This piece is reminiscent of an old Christmas card that still warms your heart. He is a perfect first Santa or a lovely, traditional addition to a Christmas collection.