DEVIL Hand Puppet ~ by Gerhard Stiehl 1950s Rare! GDR_Kunstlerpuppe

DEVIL Hand Puppet ~ by Gerhard Stiehl 1950s Rare! GDR_KunstlerpuppePuppetry has been part of the German culture for hundreds of years. There's not only a strong tradition of German brands producing puppets as toys but also countless German designers and puppet makers creating puppets for the professional stage. This very expressive Devil hand puppet was created by German designer Gerhard Stiehl and produced in the town of Borna, Germany, circa early 1950s. Different from newer versions with composite heads, the

Brand: Hazelle's Marionettes

But his imperfections give him an added layer of charm and personality

This puppet has been loved and shows wear particularly on its felt mask

Eduard Crämer is a celebrated German toy producer from Schalkau that began crafting top quality Teddy Bears as early as 1912

The bow is worn

Little Bunny uses the finest mohair plush and was expertly handcrafted in Germany between 1968-78

missing other IDs

with expressive glass eyes and long muzzle

Steiff also developed some other very interesting characters like this Fox hand puppet

5 cm) high

Decal eyes are missing parts

Its body is made of fine mohair plush