KING Hand Puppet by Curt Meissner ~ 1960s all IDs This piece is very expressive

This piece is very expressive and made from hand painted composition material

There are age stains on his ruff and moth bites on his back body

The puppets show some wear with scuffs

This puppet is a rarity made in Germany circa late 19th Century in large scale

KING Hand Puppet by Curt Meissner ~ 1960s all IDs This piece is very expressiveGermany 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 (Artistic Dolls) is a great example of this elaborate style of early hand puppets once produced in the German Democratic Republic (GDR). This King hand puppet was created in the Curt Meiner workshop circa