The angry mob - part II

The 'angry mob' wood-carving in the guesthouse became a topic of some speculation with my colleague who stayed here too.

Just prior to us leaving, we were standing, debating it, when the owners appeared, so we found out some more about it.

Apparently it has been in the family at the Weinleitner for at least 25 years, and took two years to carve. It was made in Linz.

Rather than depicting a mob out to destroy the monster, it in fact depicts the Tyrolean rebellion against Bavarian rule, which took place in 1809.

This uprising is still celebrated annually in Innsbruck, where the tomb of the rebellion's leader, Andreas Hofer, remains. He was executed in 1810 for his part in organising the uprising. He has subsequently appeared on Austrian stamps and in bronze medals.

So now you know.

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