This cute hand painted ceramic accessory, 'Village Statue of Mark Twain,' is part of 'The Original Snow Village Collection' from Department 56. Snow Village accessories enhance the wonderful nostalgia this series create. From the simple early ceramic designs to the more complicated pieces of today, accessories bring a lively feeling of activity to any display. Includes original packaging. Collector Notes: Introduced - December, 1989. Retired - December, 1991.