Dog Hand Puppet ~ Russian 1980s German

Dog Hand Puppet ~ Russian 1980s GermanRussian puppetry has a long and rich history. The presence of a large number of puppet schools, theaters and museums reflects the vitality and importance of the puppet arts in Russian culture. Puppet performances became widespread during the Soviet era and have remained popular ever since. Their innovative designs and visual quality created a new puppet theater culture for adults and played an important role in education for children. This beautiful

This Queen hand puppet was created by the artist Curt Meißner between 1947-1960s and is meticulously handcrafted from felt and fabric

Similar to other creations of the time

Year: 1973-86

Head is approximately 3in/8cm

Beautifully hand painted leather figures

The wear on this puppet is consistent and does not detract from its charm and personality

KERSA stands for "Kreative Erzeugnisse Realisiert im Spielwaren Atelier"

It was made in Germany in the early 1900s

Here's an example of a Berg Rabbit Hand Puppet made circa 1960-70s

but still in good condition with no major flaws

Note a missing bead on his front dress

This Lion hand puppet can't wait to join your antique toy collection