WIZARD Hand Puppet by Curt Meissner ~ 1960s Paper_Mache_Puppet Size: approximately 17in/43 cm tall

Size: approximately 17in/43 cm tall

The felt on the front part of the body has thinned

felt hands and plush hair and beard

Tom Cat has nylon whiskers and the nose/mouth is hand-stitched

WIZARD Hand Puppet by Curt Meissner ~ 1960s Paper_Mache_Puppet Size: approximately 17in/43 cm tallGermany 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 Wizard hand puppet was created in the Curt Meiner workshop circa