LADY Hand Puppet ~ 1920-30s Unique! Snaky

LADY Hand Puppet ~ 1920-30s Unique! SnakyDating back to the 1920 30s, this unique Lady Hand Puppet is a rare find from a German Kasperletheater collection. The face is very expressive and its wooden head is nicely carved and hand painted. It has a fabric body with wooden hands and feet. The puppet shows wear, with scuffs, paint loss, discoloration, holes, old repairs etc. But the imperfections seem to give an added layer of personality to the character. Despite the heavy use, its structure

animal fur

This puppet is an example of Kersa's amazing craftsmanship and was made in Mindelheim

It has the sweetest expression with endearing glass eyes

And this toy is special not only because of its attractive appearance with expressive glass eyes but also because it is an early model #317

His body is made of felt with detailed felt hands and hat

Small hole on one hand

He has been gently used and maintains vibrant hues and sharp tags

Shows signs of age and wear particularly

This sweet little puppet has been loved and shows some small stain and bald spots here and there but nothing that detracts from his charm and personality

Donkey is a rare character only found on early sets

Size: approximately 15in/38cm tall - head is approximately 4in/10cm

His distinctive albino look