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Chinese Puppet Head

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

Early 20th Century Chinese Opera Marionette Puppet
Located in Atlanta, GA
This Chinese opera marionette puppet is dress in an elegant embroidered silk dragon robe. The
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Toys

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Ceramic, Fabric

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

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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Located in Atlanta, GA
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Located in Pomona, CA
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Indonesian 'Wayang Golek" Shadow Puppet, Java, Indonesia, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
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Located in Faversham, GB
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3 Chinese Puppet Heads
Located in Atlanta, GA
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Located in Eltville, DE
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Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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Located in Eindhoven, Noord Brabant
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Located in Palm Beach, FL
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Located in Peekskill, NY
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Ancient Wooden Puppet Articulated Head
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a very early and delicate wooden puppet head. It could be Chinese but that's just a guess
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Located in London, GB
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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 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 Chinese Opera Theatre Marionette, Yellow Silk Robe, Red Pom Poms
Located in New York, NY
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Located in Doylestown, PA
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Chinese Peking Opera Theatre Puppet, Chaozhou Doll, Qing Dynasty
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Located in New York, NY
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Located in Seattle, WA
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Located in New York, NY
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Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage hand carved wooden folk figure head used by a puppeteer to entertain children. Circa 1950s
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Wood

Puppet Head on Stand
Puppet Head on Stand
H 9.25 in W 4.38 in D 3.13 in
Puppet on Stand
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage hand carved wooden folk figure head used by a puppeteer to entertain children. Circa 1950s
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Wood

Puppet on Stand
Puppet on Stand
H 8.88 in W 4.88 in D 3.13 in
Vintage Puppet on Stand
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage hand carved wooden folk figure head used by a puppeteer to entertain children. Circa 1950s
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Vintage 1950s Chinese Sculptures

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Wood

Vintage Puppet on Stand
Vintage Puppet on Stand
H 7.88 in W 4.5 in D 3 in
"Teddy Roosevelt" Japanese Marionette Head, circa 1906
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Originally part of a satirical but oddly expressive marionette puppet representing U.S. President
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Brass

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Chinese Puppet Head For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the Chinese puppet head you’re looking for. A Chinese puppet head — often made from wood, fabric and animal skin — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a Chinese puppet head — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century.

How Much is a Chinese Puppet Head?

Prices for a Chinese puppet head start at $745 and top out at $1,800 with the average selling for $745.