The rustic monument was created in 1912 by Carl Hans Bernewitz as a tribute to the rural population who visited the rural metropolis to trade. Its significance was similar to the Kiepenkerl.
In the 1960s, the monument was removed from its 2-meter high pedestal on the central entrance street. It was placed on a 30-centimeter pedestal in front of Stadthaus II in a perspective that was considered incorrect. Because of vandalism, the monument was protected with a construction fence.
In 1987, the statues were raised again. The relocation was based on an idea by Swiss artist Rémy Zaugg as part of the Skulptur.Projekte. The monument is now placed on Ludgeriplatz.
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