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Carved Puppet Head

20th Century, Burmese Wooden Puppet Head with Stand
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Burmese puppet head was mainly used in the puppet show. Due to the heavily used of puppets, the
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20th Century Burmese Antiquities

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Wood

Antique Head of a Sicilian Puppet, ca. 1900s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Head of a Sicilian puppet, ca. 1900s Antique Head of a Sicilian puppet depicting a knight
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Early 20th Century Italian Black Forest Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

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Metal

Early 20th century carved wooden devil puppet
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century carved wooden devil puppet A nice untouched example of an early 20th century
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Late Victorian Toys

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Pine

Chinese Wood Puppet Head, 19th Century, Mounted on Contemporary Stand
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Chinese wood puppet head, 19th century, mounted on contemporary stand. Simple puppet head of a
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

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Wood

Vintage Burmese Polychrome Animated Mounted Puppet Heads w/ Expressive Features
Located in Austin, TX
This captivating set of two polychrome puppet heads, meticulously mounted, transports viewers to
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20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

Early 20th Century, Antique Burmese Wooden Puppet Head with Stand
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Burmese wooden puppet head with stand. Age: Burma, Early 20th century Size: Height 19 C.M
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Early 20th Century Burmese Antiquities

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Wood

Japanese Bunraku Ningyo Joruri Meiji Edo Puppet Head in Display Case
Located in Studio City, CA
. The heads and hands of traditional Ningyo Joruri puppets are carved by specialists, while the bodies
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Early 20th Century Hand Carved Pine German Fireman Puppet
Located in London, GB
fireman puppet / Doll. Hand carved with some lovely naïve Folk Art detail including a brass helmet symbol
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Vintage 1920s German Folk Art Toys

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Cotton, Pine

Cubist Ibibio Puppet Head Brass Eyes Nigeria Early 20th Century stern gaze stand
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early Ibibio puppet head with strong stern expression through tightly closed lips, large brass tack
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Mid-20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art

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Wood

Japanese Meiji Bunraku Ningyo Puppet
Located in New York, NY
has a carved wood head and is adorned with richly detailed textile robes of the period. The piece
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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Textile, Wood

Early 20th Century Chinese Opera Hand Puppet
Located in Atlanta, GA
This Chinese opera hand puppet is dress in an elegant, embroidered silk dragon robe. The puppet
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Early 20th Century Asian Toys and Dolls

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Wood

Early 19th Century Marionette Puppets
Located in London, GB
century marionette puppets, likely to be French in origin. Their heads made from carved pine, porcelain
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Antique 1820s French Toys

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Fabric, Pine, Paper

Early 20th Century English Folk Art Puppet Figure
Located in London, GB
20th century articulated folk art puppet figure. Made from hand carved pin, The base (handle) moves up
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Vintage 1920s European Folk Art Toys and Dolls

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Pine

Handmade Rajasthani Kathputli Dancing Puppet Couple Jaipur India 1950s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
strings that extend from the puppet's head, over the puppeteer's hand, and down to one shoulder, providing
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Mid-20th Century Indian Folk Art Toys and Dolls

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Textile, Silk, Wood

Antique Hand Carved Black Forest Deer's Head Hat & Coat Rack 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a stunning and rare Black Forest wall mounted carved deer's head hat and coat rack with
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Antique 1880s English Models and Miniatures

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Wood

A Late 19th Century Hand-Carved Wood Sicilian Head of a Saracen Marionette
Located in Catania, Sicilia
and age, original fabric and natural hair. A Late 19th Century Hand-Carved Wood Sicilian Head of a
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Antique Late 19th Century Sicilian Medieval Figurative Sculptures

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Iron

Large Devil or Krampus Marionette by a Master Puppet Maker, Antique Austria
Located in Nuernberg, DE
horns. The head, hands and feet are carved from linden wood. His clothes are hand-sewn. It has a
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Early 20th Century Austrian Folk Art Toys and Dolls

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Composition, Metal, Brass

Indonesian 'Wayang Golek" Shadow Puppet, Java, Indonesia, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This “Wayang Golek” is a visibly old shadow puppet carved using soft wood and cloth. It features an
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Early 20th Century Indonesian Tribal Tribal Art

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Fabric, Wood

Indonesian 'Wayang Golek" Shadow Puppet, Java, Indonesia, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This “Wayang Golek” is a visibly old shadow puppet carved using soft wood and cloth. It features an
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Early 20th Century Indonesian Tribal Tribal Art

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Wood, Fabric

20th Century Folk Art John Carr's Jacquard Puppets Marionette Pierrot & Pierette
Located in Lowestoft, GB
the silk costumes, elderly repairs but complete with their original painted paper mache heads, carved
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Vintage 1930s English Toys

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Silk, Pine

19th Century Sicilian Italian Marionette Folk Art Puppet 'Opera dei Pupi'
Located in Lowestoft, GB
Italy. The figure is missing both arms, its original clothing is heavily faded and worn, the head
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Antique 19th Century Italian Carnival Art

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Textile, Pine

Exceptional Set of 24 Unique Hand-crafted Marionette Heads, Italy, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
puppet heads, Bergamo, Italy, 19th Century. Hanging height of between 85cm and 105cm. The carved
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Antique 19th Century Italian Toys and Dolls

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Metal

16th Century Italy Ligurian Carved Oak and Chestnut Credenza Bambocci Sideboard
Located in Vigonza, Padua
are the Bambocci: Decorative element in human form (putto, head) carved with a strong relief or all
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Antique 16th Century Italian Renaissance Credenzas

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Chestnut, Oak

Monumental African Tribal Burkina Faso Horned Bobo Ceremonial Mask
Located in Miami, FL
Early 20th century zoomorphic African ceremonial mask or puppet head sculpture attributed to the
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20th Century Burkinabe Tribal Masks

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Wood, Hardwood

Chinese Opera Theatre Marionette, Red Silk Robe, Pink Pom Poms
Located in New York, NY
Chinese opera marionette male doll, circa 1920s. The head of this puppet is carved in a soft wood
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20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Silk

Chinese Opera Theatre Marionette, Green Silk Robe, Pink Pom Poms
Located in New York, NY
Chinese opera marionette male doll, circa 1920s. The head of this puppet is carved in a soft wood
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20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Silk

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20th Century Frosted Glass Sculpture entitled "Cheval Debout" by Marc Lalique
By Marc Lalique
Located in London, GB
A very fine frosted glass study of a standing horse in a striking position with its neck rounded exhibiting fine detail, the surface lightly polished in areas to create definition, s...
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20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Glass

Mermaid Ceramic Amphora Belgium by Rogier Vandeweghe, Belgium
By Rogier Vandeweghe, Amphora
Located in Antwerp, BE
Monumental ceramic Mermaid by the Belgian artist Rogier Vandeweghe (1923) and executed by his own ceramic workshop amphora located in Bruges, Belgium. Labeled and Signed Amphora.
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Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Ceramic

Bathing Ondine Art Deco Style Sculpture by Pierre Le Faguays for Max Le Verrier
By Pierre Le Faguays, Max Le Verrier
Located in Ulm, DE
Sculpture named ONDINE (french: mermaid) Designed in France during the roaring 1920s by “Fayral”, which is one of the pseudonymes from “Pierre Le Faguays” (1892-1962). His good frie...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Spelter

Gilt Carved Wood Gilt Seated Temple Shrine Thai Siam Asian Serene Buddha
Located in Studio City, CA
A finely carved and detailed seated wood temple shrine Buddha. Likely Northern Thai or lower Burmese. This particular Buddha has a wonderful serene expression. He sits cross-legg...
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Early 20th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

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Lacquer, Wood, Giltwood

Mid-20th Century Chinese Hardwood Carved Plant Stand
Located in Pomona, CA
This hardwood Chinese carved Plant Stand was made of solid hardwood with beautiful traditional design carving works around. Very neat, solid and sturdy. Look at the pictures, there a...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

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Wood

Royal Copenhagen "Little Mermaid" by Edvard Eriksen
By Royal Copenhagen
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Royal Copenhagen "Little Mermaid" by Edvard Eriksen Denmark, Circa 1969-1974 Model #4431 A fine example of the iconic Royal Copenhagen "Little Mermaid" porcelain sculpture, a tribu...
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20th Century Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain

Late 19th-Early 20th Century Lacquer Standing Offering Dish, Burma
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Late 19th-early 20th century lacquer standing offering dish, Burma Beautifully lacquered in gold and red pigments, such offering dishes were designed to serve meals for monks, hig...
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Antique Late 19th Century Burmese Tribal Lacquer

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Wood, Lacquer

Chinese "Golden Dragon" Imperial Silk Robe, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Exquisite embroidery creates a fantastical backdrop for the mystical dragons that adorn this 19th-century Chinese robe. Depicted with great detail and fancy, golden dragons twist and...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Textiles

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Silk

Painted Red Wood Chinese Jewelry Chest of Drawers Storage
Located in Hawthorne, CA
Red Chinese upright jewelry chest with raised elements and beautiful gold hand painted scenes. Top opens up to vanity mirror and divided storage, six drawers down the center, each si...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

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Wood, Paint

Antique Chinese Hand Carved Wood Decorative Stand
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Beautifully carved rectangular stand, Chinese 19th century circa 1880. The smooth top with hand carved apron and legs, the top is 6 inches by 3.5 inches, 2.5 inches tall.
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Antique 1880s Chinese Chinese Export More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

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Hardwood

Limited Edition Crystal Glass Sculpture "Greyhound" by Lalique
By Lalique
Located in London, GB
A fabulous limited edition rich grey glass study of a seated greyhound with a very fine smooth tactile surface and good deep colour, signed Lalique France & numbered 164/288 From t...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Glass

Early 20th Century, Large Burmese Betel Box, “Kun It”
Located in Atlanta, GA
Burmese (Myanmar) Lacquerware has a long tradition dating back to the 13th Century. Lacquer in Burma is called “Thitsi” meaning the sap of a Thitsi Tree (Melanhorrea Usitata). Typica...
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Early 20th Century Burmese Lacquer

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Bamboo, Lacquer

Large Custom Framed Hand Painted Chinese Multi-figural Ancestral Portrait
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Large custom framed hand painted Chinese ancestral portrait with one female and 3 male figures attired in traditional dress. The upper figures with pictorial appliqués to the front o...
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Antique Late 19th Century Asian Qing Paintings and Screens

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Acrylic, Paper

Round Negora Lacquer Storage Bin with Snakeskin Patterns
Located in Yonkers, NY
A round vintage lacquered storage bin from the mid-20th century with snake skin patterns. Immerse your home in the rich traditions and captivating beauty of Asian craftsmanship with ...
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Mid-20th Century Asian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Wood

Early 20th Century Japanese Jewelry Box
Located in Dallas, TX
This early 20th century Japanese jewelry box is made of black lacquer and decorated with beautiful floral detailing. This piece still contains the original hardware and shows wear co...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Antiquities

Early 20th Century Japanese Jewelry Box
Early 20th Century Japanese Jewelry Box
H 12.5 in W 10.75 in D 6.5 in
Taoist dignitary statue or ancestor reliquary - lacquered wood - China Qing 18th
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very beautiful Taoist statue in polychrome and gold lacquered wood. It is carved from solid wood, with hand-painted details and embossed ornaments on the clothing. This Statuette ma...
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Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Antiquities

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Wood

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Chinese Head from a Puppet in the Form of a Buddhist Arhatt, 19th Century, No 2
Located in Eltville, DE
Fine carved Chinese head from a puppet in the form of a Buddhist arhatt, mounted on a wooden base
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Antique 19th Century Central Asian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Chinese Head from a Puppet in the Form of a Buddhist Arhatt 19th Century, No 1
Located in Eltville, DE
Fine carved Chinese head puppet in the form of a Buddhist arhatt mounted on a wooden base, 19th
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Antique 19th Century Central Asian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Folk Art Wood and Gesso Painted Head, Early 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
This is a most unusual sculptured head. Was it made for a mannequin or a huge puppet? A very
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Antique Early 19th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Gesso, Wood, Paint

Pair of Qing Dynasty Wooden Figures
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
, young male heirs being manipulated as puppets by the ruling families, and the court became rotten with
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Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Qing Stone Sculpture of a Seated Horse
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
, young male heirs being manipulated as puppets by the ruling families, and the court became rotten with
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Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone

Qing Stone Sculpture of a Seated Horse
Qing Stone Sculpture of a Seated Horse
H 11.75 in W 17.75 in D 4 in
Set of 3 Early 20th Century French Hand carved Puppet Heads
Located in London, GB
Set of 3 early 20th century hand carved puppet heads A set of 3 hand carved early 20th century
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Vintage 1950s French Folk Art Toys and Dolls

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Pine

Early 20th Century English Carved Wooden Puppet Heads
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century carved wooden puppet heads We are proud to offer an original set of early 20th
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Vintage 1940s British Folk Art Carnival Art

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Pine, Paint

Japanese Edo Period Mingei Carved Wooden Dragon Puppet Head
Located in Austin, TX
A fabulous Japanese mingei (Folk Art) carved pupped head in the form of a dragon. Edo period (1603
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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

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Elm

Mid-20th Century Carved Wooden Wayang Potehi Puppets Head Collection
Located in London, GB
Mid-20th century carved wooden Wayang potehi puppets head collection A vast collection of 20 hand
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Vintage 1950s Chinese Folk Art Toys

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Wood

Early 20th century puppet heads
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century puppet heads Quirky and fun, these 2 odd pair of early to mid-20th century
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Vintage 1920s French Early Victorian Toys

Materials

Pine

Early 20th century puppet heads
Early 20th century puppet heads
H 7 in W 4.5 in D 5 in
Late 19th Century Pine Puppet Heads
Located in London, GB
Late 19th Century pine puppet heads A wonderful set of four hand carved pine Italian marionette
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Antique Early 1900s Italian Victorian Toys

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Pine

18th century Italian Puppet Head
Located in Stamford, CT
18th century Italian carved wood and painted puppet head.
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Sculptures

Puppet Heads on a Stand
Located in New York, NY
Six individually carved and decorated Thai Wood Puppet Heads on metal stands.
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Antique 19th Century Thai More Folk Art

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Metal

Puppet Heads on a Stand
Puppet Heads on a Stand
H 11 in W 3 in D 3 in
4 Chinese Opera Puppet Heads
Located in Palm Beach, FL
4 carved and painted wood Chinese puppet heads, 2 with caned torsos, mounted on turned wood
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Early 20th Century Chinese Decorative Objects

19th Century English Glass Eyes Puppet head
Located in London, GB
19th Century English Glass Eyes Puppet head A deeply patinated fruit wood late 19th Century glass
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Antique 1890s British Folk Art Toys

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Fruitwood

Early 20th Century Oversized Handcrafted French Puppet Head
Located in London, GB
early 20th century hand carved pine French theatre puppet head. This quirky example would have been
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Vintage 1930s French Late Victorian Toys and Dolls

Materials

Pine

19th Century Marionette Puppet
Located in London, GB
century hand carved marionette Puppet form. We have chosen to call him Herbert, hes full articulated with
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Antique 1880s Italian Early Victorian Toys and Dolls

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Pine

19th Century Marionette Puppet
19th Century Marionette Puppet
H 32 in W 8 in L 32 in
Antique Italian Puppets, 19th Century
Located in Doylestown, PA
Italy in the 18th and 19th centuries. Both have articulated wood bodies, carved wood heads and are
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Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Revival Toys and Dolls

Materials

Wood

Rare J.W. Spears Puppet Theater with Stage Booth and Puppets
By JW Spears 1
Located in Buffalo, NY
Extremely rare Victorian J W Spears Punch & Judy Stand-up Puppet Theater Stage Booth with 8 Carved
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20th Century German Victorian More Folk Art

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Early 20th Century Burmese Horse Puppet
Located in Chicago, IL
Once colorfully painted and tacked with brilliant saddlery, this wooden horse puppet likely starred
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Early 20th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Steel

Early 20th Century Burmese Horse Puppet
Early 20th Century Burmese Horse Puppet
H 39.25 in W 32 in D 11.5 in
19th Century Marionette Puppet
Located in London, GB
hand carved marionette Puppet form. We have chosen to call him Sebastian, hes full articulated with
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Antique 19th Century Indian Victorian Toys and Dolls

Materials

Pine

19th Century Marionette Puppet
19th Century Marionette Puppet
H 26 in W 7 in D 3 in
19th Century Marionette Puppet
Located in London, GB
Century hand carved marionette Puppet form. We have chosen to call him Hugo, hes full articulated with
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Antique 19th Century Italian Victorian Toys and Dolls

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Linen, Silk, Pine

19th Century Marionette Puppet
19th Century Marionette Puppet
H 33 in W 8 in L 33 in
Early 20th Century English Carved Wooden Punch & Judy Puppets 'Lots of Extras'
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century English carved wooden Punch & Judy puppets (lots of Extras) We are proud to
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Vintage 1910s British Folk Art Toys

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Wood

Large Sicilian Puppet, 19th Century
Located in Doylestown, PA
piece exactly as I found it with no restoration. Carved head and limbs, all articulated. The body is
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Antique 19th Century Italian Toys

Materials

Metal

Early 20th Century Hand Crafted Puppet
Located in London, GB
century hand carved French puppet, in the form of a clown. Composite painted head, hands, and feet. With
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Vintage 1920s French Early Victorian Toys and Dolls

Materials

Cotton, Paper

Collection of Early 20th Century German Punch & Judy Puppets Marionettes
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A fine collection of five European (likely German) Punch & Judy puppets Carved from soft wood
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Early 20th Century German Folk Art Toys

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Softwood

19th Century Tiller & Clowes Marionette Donkey Puppets Circus Fairground
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A wonderful piece of English Folk Art. A hand carved and painting Tiller & Clowes donkey marionette
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Antique Late 19th Century English Folk Art Carnival Art

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Pine, String

19th Century French Rare Museum Puppet Doll
Located in London, GB
style clothing, velour boots, lace finishing and hand carved/painted wooden head. This example has a
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Antique 1850s French Victorian Toys

Materials

Fabric

Kuyu Janus Face Tribal Dance Puppet, Drc, Africa Red, White and Black Pigments
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Offered by Scott McCue Kuyu Janus face tribal dance puppet, DRC, Africa Red, white and black
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Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century German Folk Art Punch and Judy Puppets
Located in London, GB
handmade German Punch and Judy puppets, hand carved wooden heads and hand painted, stitched clothing with
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Vintage 1920s German Folk Art Toys

Materials

Wood

Early 19th Century Hand carved Italian marionette articulated figure.
Located in London, GB
Early 19th Century Hand carved Italian marionette articulated figure. Quite simply, this is one of
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Antique 1820s Italian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

19th Century Pair of French Marquette’s
Located in London, GB
are made from scratch with fully articulated limbs, carved shoes and amazing characteristic heads
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Antique 1880s French Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century English Bullocks Royal Marionette Figure
Located in London, GB
papier Mache head and pine body with all hand painted detail. This item comes with a simple metal-based
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Vintage 1940s British Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Pine

Early 20th Century Pair of Marionette Dolls
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century pair of marionette dolls A charming pair of early 20th century hand carved
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Vintage 1920s French Folk Art Toys

Materials

Pine

Vintage Chinese Opera Theatre Marionette, Yellow Silk Robe, Red Pom Poms
Located in New York, NY
Chinese opera marionette male doll, circa 1920s. The head of this puppet is carved in a soft wood
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Vintage 1920s Chinese Ming Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Vintage Chinese Opera Theatre Marionette, Red Silk Robe, Orange Pom Poms
Located in New York, NY
Chinese opera marionette male doll, circa 1920s. The head of this puppet is carved in a soft wood
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Vintage 1920s Chinese Ming Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Vintage Chinese Opera Theatre Marionette, Red Silk Robe, Pink Pom Poms
Located in New York, NY
Chinese opera marionette male doll, circa 1920s. The head of this puppet is carved in a soft wood
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Vintage 1920s Chinese Ming Figurative Sculptures

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Metal

French Puppeteer’s Collection
Located in London, GB
puppets. A total of 52 individual puppets in this collection, papier mâché heads and hands, hand stitched
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Vintage 1940s French Folk Art Toys

Materials

Paper

French Puppeteer’s Collection
French Puppeteer’s Collection
H 16 in W 9 in D 3 in
Early 20th Century German Folk-Art Carved Wooden Puppet Heads
Located in London, GB
Early 20th Century German Folk-Art Carved Wooden Puppet Heads For sale in this LOT is a highly
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Vintage 1940s French Folk Art Carnival Art

Materials

Pine

19th Century Terracotta Orpah Puppet
Located in London, GB
puppet, with carved wooden legs and hands, rotating terracotta head and mirrored glass headdress. The
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Antique 1890s Chinese Victorian Toys and Dolls

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Terracotta, Silk, Wood

Japanese Bunraku Samurai Puppet, Meiji Period
Located in Austin, TX
hands. The twine serving as the operator's control of the head, which can be raised and lowered
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metallic Thread

19th Century Italian Knights Templar Marionette Puppet
Located in London, GB
to late 19th Century Italian marionette puppet in the form of a Knights Templar. Hand carved wooden
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Antique 19th Century Italian Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Sheet Metal

Collection of Early 20th Century Hand-Crafted Puppets
Located in London, GB
collection of early to mid-20th Century hand carved/crafted puppets. Made from pine with charming, detailed
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Vintage 1920s French Folk Art Toys

Materials

Fabric, Pine, Paper

Antique Hand Carved Black Forest Stag's Head Coat Rack 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a stunning and rare late 19th century Black Forest carved stag's head coat rack with glass
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Antique 1890s Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Wood

Collection of Four 19th Century Chinese Hand-Puppets
Located in Doylestown, PA
A wonderful collection of four Chinese hand-puppets with ceramic and carved wood heads and hands
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Toys

Materials

Ceramic, Fabric, Wood

19th Century Tiller & Clowes Marionette Trick Skeleton Puppets Circus Fairground
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A wonderful piece of English Folk Art. A hand carved Tiller & Clowes trick skeleton marionette
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Antique Late 19th Century English Folk Art Carnival Art

Materials

String, Pine

Petite Devil Krampus Marionette by a Puppet Maker, Antique Vintage Austria
Located in Nuernberg, DE
horns. The head is made composition, hands and feet are carved from wood. His clothes are hand-sewn. It
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Early 20th Century Austrian Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

Composition, Metal

Beautiful Devil Krampus Marionette by a Puppet Maker, Antique Vintage Austria
Located in Nuernberg, DE
horns. The head is made of wood and composition, hands and feet are carved from wood. His clothes are
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Early 20th Century Austrian Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

Composition, Metal, Brass

Early 20th Century English Folk Art Articulated Horse Puppet
Located in London, GB
An unusual and highly decorative example of an early 20th century horse puppet, a carved wooden
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Vintage 1920s British Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Large Devil Krampus Marionette by a Master Puppet Maker, Antique Vintage Austria
Located in Nuernberg, DE
horns. The head, hands and feet are carved from linden wood. His clothes are hand-sewn. It has a
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Early 20th Century Austrian Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

Composition, Metal, Brass

19th Century Knight in Armor Puppet from Jamie Wyeth's Collection
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Puppet with carved wooden head and hands outfitted in gorgeous lacquered brass and orange and gold
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Figurative Sculptures

Vintage Americana Folk Art Jointed Wood Puppet Toy Clog Jig Dancer Minstrel
Located in Dayton, OH
puppet, with spring mounted bobble head and red, white, and black painted / striped tuxedo. Measure: 13".  
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Early 20th Century American Classical Toys

Materials

Hardwood, Paint

19th Century Sicilian Italian Marionette Folk Art Puppet 'Opera dei Pupi'
Located in Lowestoft, GB
head is carved softwood with remnants of its original polychrome paint remain. The internal
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Antique 19th Century Italian Carnival Art

Materials

Textile, Pine

19th Century Sicilian Italian Marionette Folk Art Puppet 'Opera dei Pupi'
Located in Lowestoft, GB
, Italy. The figures original clothing is heavily faded and worn, the head is carved softwood with
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Antique 19th Century Italian Carnival Art

Materials

Textile, Pine

19th Century Sicilian Italian Marionette Folk Art Puppet 'Opera dei Pupi'
Located in Lowestoft, GB
, Italy. The figure is missing its left arms, its original clothing is heavily faded and worn, the head
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Antique 19th Century Italian Carnival Art

Materials

Textile, Pine

19th Century Sicilian Italian Marionette Folk Art Puppet 'Opera dei Pupi'
Located in Lowestoft, GB
head is carved softwood with remnants of its original polychrome paint remain. The internal
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Antique 19th Century Italian Carnival Art

Materials

Textile, Pine

Vintage Chinese Opera Theatre Marionette, White Silk Robe, Red Pom Poms
Located in New York, NY
Chinese opera marionette male doll, circa 1920s. The head of this puppet is carved in a soft wood
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Vintage 1920s Chinese Ming Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Wooden Carved Puppet Head from Thailand
Located in Pasadena, CA
Turn-of-the-century wooden puppet head with glass eyes and moveable tongue. The tongue is
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Early 20th Century Thai Busts

Wooden Carved Puppet Head from Thailand
Wooden Carved Puppet Head from Thailand
H 7.5 in W 5.5 in D 6.75 in
Chinese Carved & Painted Wood Puppet Heads
Located in Seattle, WA
Chinese carved wood puppet heads with gesso finish and red and black painted facial features
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Puppet Head on Stand
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage hand carved wooden folk figure head used by a puppeteer to entertain children. Circa 1950s
Category

Vintage 1950s Chinese Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Puppet Head on Stand
Puppet Head on Stand
H 9.25 in W 4.38 in D 3.13 in
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Carved Puppet Head For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal carved puppet head for your home. Frequently made of wood, pine and softwood, every carved puppet head was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect carved puppet head — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right carved puppet head, those designed in Folk Art styles are of considerable interest.

How Much is a Carved Puppet Head?

Prices for a carved puppet head can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $350 and can go as high as $3,600, while the average can fetch as much as $913.