JOKER Hand Puppet by Curt Meissner ~ 1960s Rare! Steiff hand puppet

JOKER Hand Puppet by Curt Meissner ~ 1960s Rare! Steiff hand puppetGermany is recognized worldwide as home to one of the most creative toy making industries in Europe. It is not a surprise that puppetry is also very strong and has been part of their vibrant culture for hundreds of years. The brand iKnstlerpuppe (Artist Dolls) is a great example of this elaborate style of early hand puppets once produced in the German Democratic Republic (GDR). This Jester hand puppet was created in the Curt Meiner workshop circa

ID: complete with button

Nice hand painted composition/plaster head

this puppet is very expressive and eye-catching

Materials: paper mache

with glass googly eyes and hand-stitched details

Monkey still retains Hermann's trademark metal pendant but it has been used and there are bald mohair spots

but he shows play wear

This amazing SKELETON hand puppet is the perfect collectible for your old toy set

His body is crafted from felt as a dark cloak and his detailed hands made from white felt

His face is beautifully hand painted

Here's a spectacular Collection of Punch and Judy hand puppets

ID: with button and ear tag #317