These little guys could be classified as an Old World Santa,  Father Christmas or an Heirloom Santa.

 

The carvings always show Santa on a frosty Christmas morning hurrying to the home of a lucky girl, boy or deserving adult with a special gift.  Sometimes Santa has a Christmas scene including the star of Bethlehem carved and painted into the front of his clothing.

 

Santa is small in size, only measuring approximately five inches tall.  He is carved from prime northern basswood and painted with acrylics.