AFRICAN Hand Puppet ~ Late 19th c. Punch and Judy Rare! Princess_Hand_Puppet

AFRICAN Hand Puppet ~ Late 19th c. Punch and Judy Rare! Princess_Hand_PuppetAdmire this remarkable antique African hand puppet made in Germany circa late 19th century! This rare character is only found in early Punch and Judy sets. His wooden head is intricately carved and meticulously hand painted. His face expression is dramatic and exaggerated. His hands and feet are also made from wood and hand painted. His costume uses a colorful combination of fabrics and his neck is adorned with a cotton ruff. Though it shows age and

Its body is made of mohair plush with inner ears made of felt

made in the early 1900s

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

Add this special Mr Punch head to your vintage collection today

even though they are hidden by the clothes

With small bald spots here and there

Its body and face details are made from felt

She is from European origin

only found in early sets

His head is carved from limewood (basswood) and is beautifully hand painted

Year: circa early 20th c

Treat yourself to this special vintage treasure today and add Teddy hand puppet to your toy collection