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Samuraï Yoshitsune Puppet Sculpture
Located in Paris, FR
Sculpture Samuraï Yoshitsune Puppet with structure in wood, hand-carved wood, hand-painted wood
Category

Vintage 1980s Japanese Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Silk, Wood

Samuraï Yoshitsune Puppet Sculpture
Samuraï Yoshitsune Puppet Sculpture
H 30.32 in W 13.39 in D 13 in
African zoomorphic puppet head sculpture from the Bozo Tribe in Mali.
Located in Cotignac, FR
Early 20th century zoomorphic African puppet head sculpture from the Bozo tribe in Mali. This
Category

Mid-20th Century Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

STRIDENT MAN Carved Wood Sculpture Hollywood WPA Modernist Puppet Mid-Century
Located in New York, NY
This 18 x 9 x 4 inch carved wood sculpture is unsigned and comes directly from the artist's family
Category

1940s American Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Sculpture Puppetes by Pierre Le Faguays
Located in Miami, FL
Art Deco gilded bronze sculpture on a black marble base by Pierre Le Faguays, depicting a girl with
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Belgian Black Marble, Bronze

Samuraï Puppet Musha Nyngyo A Set of 2 Sculpture
Located in Paris, FR
Sculpture Samuraï Puppet Musha Nyngyo A Set of 2 with structure in wood, hand-carved wood, hand
Category

Antique Early 1900s Japanese Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Silk, Wood

Samuraï Puppet Musha Nyngyo B Set of 2 Sculpture
Located in Paris, FR
Sculpture Samuraï Puppet Musha Nyngyo B Set of 2 with structure in wood, hand-carved wood, hand
Category

Antique Early 1900s Japanese Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Silk, Wood

"Golek Puppet (Male), " Wood & Cloth created by Indonesia circa 1900
Located in Milwaukee, WI
This Golek puppet was made by an unknown Indonesian artist using wood and cloth. It is
Category

Early 20th Century Sculptures

Materials

Fabric, Wood

"Indonesian Shadow Puppet Wayang Purwa, " Leather created in Indonesia
Located in Milwaukee, WI
This flat shadow puppet was created by an unknown Indonesian artist using water buffalo hide. This
Category

19th Century Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Animal Skin, Leather

"Indonesian Shadow Puppet Wayang Purwa, " Leather created in Indonesian
Located in Milwaukee, WI
This flat shadow puppet was created by an unknown Indonesian artist using water buffalo hide. This
Category

19th Century Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Animal Skin, Leather

"Indonesian Golek Puppet (Female), " Handmade Carved, Painted Wood & Fabric
Located in Milwaukee, WI
This Golek puppet was made by an unknown Indonesian artist using wood and cloth. It is
Category

Early 20th Century Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Textile, Wood

"Indonesian Golek Puppet (Female), " Handmade Carved, Painted Wood & Fabric
Located in Milwaukee, WI
This Golek puppet was made by an unknown Indonesian artist using wood and cloth. It is
Category

Early 20th Century Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Textile

"Shadow Puppet (flat) Wayang Klitik, " Leather & Wood created in Indonesia
Located in Milwaukee, WI
This flat shadow puppet was created by an unknown Indonesian artist. This shadow puppet, 26" high
Category

19th Century Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Leather, Wood

"Indonesian Golek Puppet (Male), " Handmade with Carved Painted Wood & Fabric
Located in Milwaukee, WI
This Golek puppet was made by an unknown Indonesian artist using wood and cloth. It is
Category

Early 20th Century Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Textile, Wood

"Golek Puppet (Female), " Wood & Cloth created by Indonesia circa 1900
Located in Milwaukee, WI
This Golek Puppet was created by an unknown Indonesian artist using wood and cloth. It is
Category

Early 20th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Fabric, Wood

"Golek Puppet (Male), " Wood & Cloth created in Indonesia circa 1900
Located in Milwaukee, WI
This Golek Puppet was created by an unknown Indonesian artist using wood and cloth. It is
Category

Early 20th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Fabric, Wood

"Flat Wooden Puppet (Woman with Comb & White Face) Wayang Klitik, " Leather
Located in Milwaukee, WI
This flat shadow puppet was created by an unknown Indonesian artist. This shadow puppet, 25" high
Category

Early 20th Century Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Leather

"Indonesian Golek Puppet (Male), " Handmade Carved, Painted Wood & Fabric c. 1900
Located in Milwaukee, WI
This flat shadow puppet was created by an unknown Indonesian artist. This shadow puppet, 25" high
Category

Early 20th Century Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Textile, Wood

"Indonesian Shadow Puppet" Leather created in Indonesian during the 19th Century
Located in Milwaukee, WI
This flat shadow puppet was created by an unknown Indonesian artist. This shadow puppet, 19" high
Category

19th Century Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Leather

"Indonesian Shadow Puppet, " Wood and Leather created in Indonesia c. 1800s
Located in Milwaukee, WI
This flat shadow puppet was created by an unknown Indonesian artist. This shadow puppet, 32" high
Category

19th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Leather, Wood

"Indonesian Golek Puppet (Male), " Handmade Carved, Painted Wood & Fabric c. 1900
Located in Milwaukee, WI
This Golek puppet was made by an unknown Indonesian artist using wood and cloth. It is
Category

Early 20th Century Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Textile, Wood

"Indonesian Golek Puppet (Male), " Handmade Carved, Painted Wood & Fabric c. 1900
Located in Milwaukee, WI
This Golek puppet was made by an unknown Indonesian artist using wood and cloth. It is
Category

Early 20th Century Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Textile, Wood

"Indonesian Golek Puppet (Male), " Handmade Carved, Painted Wood & Fabric c. 1900
Located in Milwaukee, WI
This Golek puppet was made by an unknown Indonesian artist using wood and cloth. It is
Category

Early 20th Century Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Textile

"Indonesian Golek Puppet (Male), " Handmade Carved, Painted Wood & Fabric c. 1900
Located in Milwaukee, WI
This Golek puppet was made by an unknown Indonesian artist using wood and cloth. It is
Category

Early 20th Century Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Textile, Wood

"Indonesian Golek Puppet (Male), " Handmade Carved, Painted Wood & Fabric c. 1900
Located in Milwaukee, WI
This Golek puppet was made by an unknown Indonesian artist using wood and cloth. It is
Category

Early 20th Century Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Textile, Wood

"Indonesian Golek Puppet (Male), " Handmade Carved, Painted Wood & Fabric c. 1900
Located in Milwaukee, WI
This Golek puppet was made by an unknown Indonesian artist using wood and cloth. It is
Category

Early 20th Century Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Textile, Wood

"Indonesian Golek Puppet (Male), " Handmade Carved, Painted Wood & Fabric c. 1900
Located in Milwaukee, WI
This Golek puppet was made by an unknown Indonesian artist using wood and cloth. It is
Category

Early 20th Century Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Textile, Wood

"Indonesian Golek Puppet (Male), " Handmade Carved, Painted Wood & Fabric c. 1900
Located in Milwaukee, WI
This Golek puppet was made by an unknown Indonesian artist using wood and cloth. It is
Category

Early 20th Century Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Textile, Wood

"Indonesian Golek Puppet (Male), " Handmade Carved, Painted Wood & Fabric c. 1900
Located in Milwaukee, WI
This Golek puppet was made by an unknown Indonesian artist using wood and cloth. It is
Category

Early 20th Century Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Textile, Wood

"Indonesian Golek Puppet (Male), " Handmade with Carved, Painted Wood and Fabric
Located in Milwaukee, WI
This Golek puppet was made by an unknown Indonesian artist using wood and cloth. It is
Category

Early 20th Century Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Textile, Wood

"Indonesian Golek Puppet (Male), " Handmade with Carved, Painted Wood and Fabric
Located in Milwaukee, WI
This Golek puppet was made by an unknown Indonesian artist using wood and cloth. It is
Category

Early 20th Century Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Textile, Wood

"Indonesian Golek Puppet (Male), " Handmade with Carved, Painted Wood and Fabric
Located in Milwaukee, WI
This Golek puppet was made by an unknown Indonesian artist using wood and cloth. It is
Category

Early 20th Century Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Textile, Wood

"Indonesian Golek Puppet (Male), " Handmade with Carved, Painted Wood and Fabric
Located in Milwaukee, WI
This Golek puppet was made by an unknown Indonesian artist using wood and cloth. It is
Category

Early 20th Century Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Textile, Wood

"Golek Puppet (Male), " Handmade with Carved Painted Wood & Fabric from Indonesia
Located in Milwaukee, WI
This Golek puppet was made by an unknown Indonesian artist using wood and cloth. It is
Category

Early 20th Century Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Textile, Wood

Japanese Meiji Bunraku Ningyo Puppet
Located in New York, NY
Japanese Meiji period puppet for the traditional Bunraku ningyo joruri puppet theater. The piece
Category

Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Textile, Wood

Charlie Chaplin Pullstring Flat Puppet
Located in Bradenton, FL
A Charlie Chaplin hanging pullstring flat puppet. Pull the string and make him dance! The bowler
Category

Late 20th Century American Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood

"Shadow Puppet Wayang Purwa, " Leather created in Indonesian in the 19th Century
Located in Milwaukee, WI
This flat shadow puppet was created by an unknown Indonesian artist using water buffalo hide. This
Category

19th Century Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Animal Skin, Leather

"Shadow Puppet Wayang Purwa, " Leather created in Indonesia in the 19th Century
Located in Milwaukee, WI
This flat shadow puppet was created by an unknown Indonesian artist using water buffalo hide. This
Category

19th Century Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Animal Skin, Leather

"Shadow Puppet Wayang Purwa, " Leather created in Indonesia in the 19th century
Located in Milwaukee, WI
This flat shadow puppet was created by an unknown Indonesian artist using water buffalo hide. This
Category

19th Century Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Animal Skin, Leather

Kote Kono a African Puppets from Mali
Located in Paris, FR
the puppet show. Far from being profane, each sculpture or even painting staged by the organizers of
Category

Vintage 1950s Malian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Kote Kono a African Puppets from Mali
Kote Kono a African Puppets from Mali
H 70.08 in W 5.52 in D 26.78 in
"Flat Wooden Puppet (male), " Wood & Leather created in Indonesian in the 19th C
Located in Milwaukee, WI
This flat shadow puppet was created by an unknown Indonesian artist. This shadow puppet, 16" high
Category

19th Century Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Leather, Wood

"Flat Wooden Shadow Puppet, " Wood & Leather created in Indonesia in the 19th C
Located in Milwaukee, WI
This flat shadow puppet was created by an unknown Indonesian artist. This shadow puppet, 20" high
Category

19th Century Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Leather, Wood

Bambara puppet figurine, African tribal art, circa 1950
Located in LYON, FR
TRIBAL ART Large traditional puppet figurine with articulated arms. Polychrome hardwood resting on
Category

Vintage 1950s Malian Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ebony

Mid-20th Century English Papier Mache Giraffe Puppet Head
Located in London, GB
Mid-20th Century English Papier Mache Giraffe Puppet Head A charming example of a mid-20th
Category

Vintage 1950s British Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Materials

Paper

Hand-Carved Antique Wall Panels with Puppet Design
Located in Yonkers, NY
A pair of Chinese Qing Dynasty period hand-carved and lacquered puppet show signs from the 19th
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Puppet Doll Molds from Burma, Early 20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Puppet doll molds from Burma, early 20th century The enigmatic faces of this unusual pair of
Category

Early 20th Century Burmese Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Chinese Peking Opera Theatre Puppet Marionette Doll, Early 1900s
Located in Studio City, CA
original textile garment. From a group of 7 Chinese opera puppets, we acquired from a collector. Each
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Textile, Wood, Paint

Chinese Peking Opera Theatre Puppet Marionette Doll, Early 1900s
Located in Studio City, CA
garment. From a group of 7 Chinese opera puppets, we acquired from a collector. Each puppet shows
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Textile, Wood, Paint

Chinese Peking Opera Theatre Puppet Marionette Doll, Early 1900s
Located in Studio City, CA
hairdo, and an original textile garment. From a group of 7 Chinese opera puppets, we acquired from a
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Textile, Wood, Paint

Chinese Peking Opera Theatre Puppet Marionette Doll, Early 1900s
Located in Studio City, CA
garment. From a group of 7 Chinese opera puppets, we acquired from a collector. Each puppet shows
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Textile, Wood, Paint

Chinese Peking Opera Theatre Puppet Marionette Doll, Early, 1900s
Located in Studio City, CA
garment. From a group of 7 Chinese opera puppets, we acquired from a collector. Each puppet shows
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Textile, Wood, Paint

Chinese Peking Opera Theatre Puppet Marionette Doll, Early 1900s
Located in Studio City, CA
garment. From a group of 7 Chinese opera puppets, we acquired from a collector. Each puppet shows
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Textile, Wood, Paint

1950s Pair of Oriental Puppet Marionettes with Original Dress
Located in Marbella, ES
1950s pair of Oriental puppet marionettes with original dress.
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Silk

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
Category

20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

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
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Black Forest Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Wayang Puppet Wood Carving Set, Java, Indonesia, Mid-20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This wood carving set depicts mythical characters that are popular amid "Wayang" puppet shows
Category

Mid-20th Century Javanese Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Paint

Japanese Oshie Pressed Textile Samurai Framed Showa Shadow Puppet Doll
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful, handcrafted work of a regal Japanese samurai/warrior doll shadow puppet. Oshie
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Textile, Linen, Acrylic, Wood, Paper

Japanese Bunraku Ningyo Joruri Meiji Edo Puppet Head in Display Case
Located in Studio City, CA
form of traditional Japanese puppet theatre, founded in Osaka at the beginning of the 17th century
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Burmese 19th Century Hand-Carved and Painted Wooden Puppet Show Sign
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Burmese hand-carved wooden puppet show sign from the 19th century, with red and black painted
Category

Antique 19th Century Burmese Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood

20th Century Pair of Oriental Puppet Dolls with Original Silk Costumes
Located in Miami, FL
A fine quality pair of 20th century Oriental puppet dolls with original costumes. These
Category

20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Cotton, Silk, Lucite, Wood

Japanese Asian Oshie Pressed Textile Old Monk Framed Shadow Puppet Doll
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful, handcrafted work of a Japanese monk/ old man doll shadow puppet who appears to be
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Textile, Linen, Acrylic, Wood

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Puppet Sculpture For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of puppet sculpture on 1stDibs. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and paint. There are many kinds of the piece of puppet sculpture you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. An item from our selection of puppet sculpture, designed in the Folk Art, Art Deco or Mid-Century Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Inuit, Pierre Le Faguays and Ningyo Ken I each produced at least one beautiful choice in our collection of puppet sculpture that is worth considering.

How Much is a Puppet Sculpture?

A piece of puppet sculpture can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,600, while the lowest priced sells for $225 and the highest can go for as much as $33,967.