Stutenkerl

A Stutenkerl belongs to the Saint Nicholas tradition in the German-speaking countries. It is a pastry made of Stuten, sweet leavened dough, in the form of a man. Stutenkerle are generally nationally available around Saint [Nicholas Day], but also regionally around Saint [Martin's Day] in November in parts of the Rhineland.
There are numerous regional names for the Stutenkerl, such as Weckmann, Kiepenkerl, Klaaskerl, Stutenmann, Hefekerl, Mannele, Mannala, Boxemännchen, Grittibänz and Grättimaa.
The pastry often features raisins in the place of eyes and a clay pipe. The pipe may have to do with the Reformation, to make the Catholic bishop figure more secular.