JESTER Toy Marionette ~ Italy 1930s evil woman Synthetic plush with stitched nose

Synthetic plush with stitched nose and mouth

it was expertly handmade in Germany using the finest mohair plush

Czech Marionettes developed into a valued art form that is prized all over the world

The lack of a finger tube is another design particularity of this puppet

JESTER Toy Marionette ~ Italy 1930s evil woman Synthetic plush with stitched noseMarionettes have fascinated audiences of all ages over the centuries. Even operas were specifically composed for Marionettes in the 18th century. Not surprisingly a variety of toy replicas were designed for family entertainment. This little marionette is a nice example of a string puppet that populated homes in the beginning of the 20th century. Skillfully handcrafted in the North of Italy, it has a beautiful hand painted face and is meticulously