And the story goes- Santa's reindeer all have head colds and were advised not to fly! In a pinch, Santa called Mother Goose for help. She suggested he try using Aerial, the cow from the rhyme, "Hey Diddle Diddle". Rigging a moon on a stick to coax her along, Santa was off making his Christmas Eve rounds! If you like to collect ornaments you will want to add this Bert Anderson original to your collection. Bert's attention to detail makes each one of his creations a conversation piece. A leather cord is used as the hanger to suspend this ornament and it comes packaged in a gift carton. Measurements: 3 3/4" x 2" x 5" Bert’s figurines and ornaments have a sophisticated, yet fun personality and unexpected twist of humor that will delight you. Before there can be a figurine or ornament, there must first be an idea. Bert gets his ideas from “all over.” Memories from childhood or a face in the crowd can spark an idea. “I never start with a finished image in mind,” Bert explains. “I like to let the clay have a say in what the final piece will look like. Sometimes the best ideas seem to jump out of the clay as I’m working. I’m always adding things and taking them away, trying different looks until I’m satisfied with the results. It’s my hope that this method of sculpting gives a feeling of spontaneity to the piece.” This is a cast resin piece made from an original clay sculpture by Bert Anderson. It has been hand painted and assembled in a small shop located in China that is known for their exceptional quality and attention to detail.