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Handmade Rajasthani Kathputli Dancing Puppet Couple Jaipur India 1950s
Handmade Rajasthani Kathputli Dancing Puppet Couple Jaipur India 1950s

Handmade Rajasthani Kathputli Dancing Puppet Couple Jaipur India 1950s

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Large pair of vintage 1950s string marionettes, these magnificent Rajasthani Kathputli puppets came

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Mid-20th Century Indian Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

Textile, Silk, Wood

Carro, Handmade Beige Linen Cushion with Embroidered Puppet
Carro, Handmade Beige Linen Cushion with Embroidered Puppet

Carro, Handmade Beige Linen Cushion with Embroidered Puppet

$532 / item

H 0.4 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in

Carro, Handmade Beige Linen Cushion with Embroidered Puppet

By Jupe by Jackie

Located in Middelburg, NL

Meet Berre! Exclusive cushion cover crafted from fine beige linen with an imaginative character embroidered by hand. Also the fringe finishing is made by hand. Duck feather fillers c...

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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Pillows and Throws

Materials

Linen

Cesar, Handmade Brown Linen Cushion with Embroidered Puppet
Cesar, Handmade Brown Linen Cushion with Embroidered Puppet

Cesar, Handmade Brown Linen Cushion with Embroidered Puppet

$532 / item

H 0.4 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in

Cesar, Handmade Brown Linen Cushion with Embroidered Puppet

By Jupe by Jackie

Located in Middelburg, NL

Cesar, your new best friend! Dark brown cushion cover with a tone on tone handmade figure and crafted from fine linen. Also the tone on tone fringe border is made by hand. Duck feath...

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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Pillows and Throws

Materials

Linen

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Papier mache puppets
Papier mache puppets

Papier mache puppets

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H 15.5 in W 9 in D 7 in

Papier mache puppets

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Beautiful and colorful puppet

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Vintage 1970s Indian Masks

19th Century Marionette Puppet
19th Century Marionette Puppet

19th Century Marionette Puppet

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H 26 in W 7 in D 3 in

19th Century Marionette Puppet

Located in London, GB

19th century Marionette puppet We are proud to offer an exceptional example of a late 19th Century

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Antique 19th Century Indian Victorian Toys and Dolls

Materials

Pine

Late 19th Century Wooden Indian Marionette Puppets
Late 19th Century Wooden Indian Marionette Puppets

Late 19th Century Wooden Indian Marionette Puppets

Located in London, GB

Late 19th century wooden Indian marionette puppets We are proud to offer a wonderfully aged late

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Antique Early 1900s Indian Victorian Toys

Materials

Pine

Kathputli Indian Puppet in Glass and Mahogany Case
Kathputli Indian Puppet in Glass and Mahogany Case

Kathputli Indian Puppet in Glass and Mahogany Case

Located in Asheville, NC

This wonderful Indian string puppet is called a Kathputli and was made in Rajasthan. Its name is

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Indian Toys

Materials

Fabric

Huge Wooden Indian Puppet
Huge Wooden Indian Puppet

Huge Wooden Indian Puppet

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H 43 in W 13 in D 5 in

Huge Wooden Indian Puppet

Located in San Francisco, CA

Large carved wood puppet from the northern India used to tell stories found in ancient Indian texts

Category

Early 20th Century Indian Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Painted Puppet Horse Heads
Painted Puppet Horse Heads

Painted Puppet Horse Heads

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H 29 in W 7 in D 16 in

Painted Puppet Horse Heads

Located in New York, NY

Puppet horse heads used in parades and festivals. Far right horse head is only one still available

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Early 20th Century Indian Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Pair of Wooden Handpainted Indian Puppet Heads
Pair of Wooden Handpainted Indian Puppet Heads

Pair of Wooden Handpainted Indian Puppet Heads

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A pair of Indian puppet heads featuring handpainted detailing on carved wood faces. The heads rest

Category

20th Century Indian Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood, Paint

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India Puppet For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal India puppet for your home. Each India puppet for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and linen. Find 8 options for an antique or vintage India puppet now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a India puppet — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right India puppet, those designed in Folk Art and Victorian styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made India puppet over the years, but those crafted by Jupe by Jackie are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a India Puppet?

Prices for a India puppet can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $325 and can go as high as $1,642, while the average can fetch as much as $675.