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Vintage Hand Puppet

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

Handmade Rajasthani Kathputli Dancing Puppet Couple Jaipur India 1950s
Located in North Hollywood, 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

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Textile, Silk, 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 Creepy Glass Eyed English puppet head.
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century Creepy Glass Eyed English puppet head. Creepy indeed, is this early to mid
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Toys and Dolls

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Paper

20th Century Pair of Oriental Puppet Dolls with Original Silk Costumes
Located in Miami, FL
trims. This is a fascinating pair of vintage puppets, with tall proportions and distinctive Oriental
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20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Cotton, Silk, Lucite, Wood

Original New Old Stock Circa 1900 Liberty's London Marionette String Puppet
Located in GB
puppet A lovely example and a great size, it is 100% brand new in the box, it dates to the turn of the
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Antique Early 1900s French Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

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Pine, Oak

Antique Japanese Silk Brocade Oshie Art Geisha Puppet Dolls in Shadow Box Frame
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A unique set of 4 antique Japanese silk brocade "Oshie" art Showa puppet dolls. Elegantly displayed
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20th Century Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Fabric

Vintage Large Balinese Painting on Silk from Ubud Bali
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid-20th century Balinese painting on silk fabric, framed. Vintage large Balinese art painting
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Mid-20th Century Balinese Folk Art Paintings

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Silk

Large Vintage Balinese Painting on Silk from Ubud Bali 1960's
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid 20th Century Balinese Painting on silk fabric, Framed. Vintage large Balinese art painting
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Mid-20th Century Balinese Folk Art Paintings

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Silk

9 Antique & Vintage Miniature Stuffed Animals Mostly Steiff
By Steiff
Located in Atlanta, GA
Dog (Tag Attached). 7) Steiff Skunk (No tag). 8) Steiff Tiger (No tag). 9) Steiff Rabbit Hand puppet
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Mid-20th Century German Toys and Dolls

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Wool, Mohair

Vintage Cast Iron Book of Knowledge Mechanical Bank, Punch & Judy, 20th Century
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Hand-painted cast iron mechanical bank "Punch and Judy Bank." A vintage book of knowledge Punch
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Early 20th Century Taiwanese Folk Art Toys and Dolls

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Iron

Original Vintage Film Poster The Golden Key Adventures Of Pinocchio Buratino Art
Located in London, GB
Original vintage movie poster for the restored version of the 1939 Soviet animated children's film
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Vintage 1960s Russian Posters

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Paper

Original Vintage Soviet Poster Religion Is The Enemy Of Industrialisation Y Ganf
Located in London, GB
Original vintage Soviet propaganda poster - Religion is the Enemy of Industrialisation - featuring
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Vintage 1930s Russian Posters

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Paper

1950s Asian Handcrafted Wood Burmese String Opera Marionette Wall Decor
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Exquisite Vintage 1950s Handcrafted Wooden Marionette with Burmese String, Reflecting Asian Opera
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Mid-20th Century Thai Folk Art Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

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Fabric, Wood

Mid-19th Century Sicilian Marionette Knight with Sheild
Located in London, GB
Mid-19th Century Sicilian Marionette Knight with Sheild A mid to late 19th Century hand carved
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Antique 1880s Italian Folk Art Toys

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Brass

Mid-19th Century Handcrafted Sicilian Marionette Knight
Located in London, GB
Mid-19th Century Handcrafted Sicilian Marionette Knight A mid to late 19th Century hand carved
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Antique 1870s Italian Early Victorian Toys and Dolls

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Brass

Day of the Dead, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
celebrated and the personalized touch of each painted face and decorative costume.The piece comes with a hand
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21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Figurative Paintings

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Acrylic

Pair of Mid-Century Armchairs by Raffaella Crespi for Mobilia, Italy, 1960s
By Mobilia, Raffaella Crespi
Located in Utrecht, NL
Italian manufacturer, Mobilia. Condition: In very good vintage condition. The chairs have been
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

Death of a Racist Stereotype
By Kat Flyn
Located in New Orleans, LA
assemblage sculpture: Antique large handmade wood racist “Dancing Dan” puppet with exaggerated lips
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media

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Mixed Media

Karen
By Kat Flyn
Located in New Orleans, LA
assemblage sculpture: Handmade old wood throne, hand carved wood puppet in old dress and boat flag
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media

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Mixed Media

Karen
Karen
H 27 in W 10 in D 10 in
Original 1890’s Linen Backed Theatrical Stage Poster Holden's Mannikins
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Very rare late 19th Century, "The Original Holden's Mannikins", original vintage theatrical
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Posters

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Linen, Paper

Original Vintage Film Poster The Golden Key Adventures Of Pinocchio Buratino Art
Located in London, GB
Original vintage movie poster for the restored version of the 1939 Soviet animated children's film
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1960s More Prints

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Paper

Original Vintage Soviet Poster Religion Is The Enemy Of Industrialisation USSR
Located in London, GB
Original vintage Soviet propaganda poster - Religion is the Enemy of Industrialisation - featuring
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1930s More Prints

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Paper

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Brass and Alabaster Mobile Chandelier by Glustin Luminaires
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Mobile kinetic chandelier made of patinated brass with a round counterweight and two enlighten alabaster globes. Original design by Glustin Luminaires.
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Alabaster, Brass

Large (29") Smooth Undulating White Plaster Shell Pendant Light
Located in San Francisco, CA
A plaster pendant in a smooth, undulating shell shape, with scalloped edges. A newer take on Francis Elkins's 1940s plaster plafonnier. Hanging by four white chains; with 3 medium ba...
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2010s Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Japanese Meiji Noh Mask in Carved Wood
Located in New York, NY
Japanese early Meiji period Noh theater mask made of carved wood with gofun layers. The piece was made in Japan in circa 1880 and is signed on the back. In great antique condition wi...
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Antique 1880s Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Bespoke Round Italian Dining Table in Travertine
Located in London, London
Travertine dining table Made to order in Italy Round top Honed or polished finish Rounded or straight edges Travertine pedestal. The photos show a variance of tables we have ma...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

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Travertine

Smooth (17") Circular Undulating White Plaster Shell Pendant Light
Located in San Francisco, CA
A plaster pendant in a smooth, undulating shell shape, with scalloped edges. A newer take on Francis Elkins's 1940's plaster plafonnier. Hanging by three white chains; with 3 medium ...
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2010s Weathervanes

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Metal

Bespoke Round Italian Travertine Dining Table
Located in London, London
Travertine dining table Made to order in Italy Round top Dimensions can be adjusted Honed or polished finish Rounded or straight edges Travertine pedestal Photos show recently...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

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Travertine

Italian Contemporary Minimalist Pair of Satin Brass Crystal Murano Glass Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Very sleek custom Venetian pair of crystal wall lights with organic modern design, consisting of seven straight crystal clear Murano glass rods of triangular section with attractive ...
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2010s Italian Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal, Brass

Elvis Presley's Jockstrap with Certificate of Authenticity
Located in Jersey, GB
A rhinestone jockstrap bearing Elvis Presley’s initials (“EP”). Once housed in the Elvis Presley Museum collection in Memphis, curated by Elvis' long time friend Jimmy Velvet. Ac...
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Vintage 1970s Historical Memorabilia

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Fabric

Ichimatsu Ningyo Doll from Japan Around 1890
Located in Hamburg, DE
Ichimatsu Ningyo doll is a Japanese shell limestone doll from the Meiji period. The doll body as well as the head, forearms, hands, legs and feet are made of shell limestone, only th...
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Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Toys and Dolls

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Limestone

Japanese Signed Hand Carved Wood Noh Theater Mask of Chujo, Early Showa Period
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautiful, wonderfully crafted, alluring mask made for Japanese Noh theatre. The mask is handcrafted and hand-carved from natural wood and is signed by the maker, clearly a mast...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Masks

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Wood, Paint

Original Danish Kay Bojesen Toy Wagon "Family Trip", Colorful Beech Wood, 1950s
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Aarhus C, DK
Kay Bojesen´s "Family Trip" is one of his most loved wooden toy designs. This set is original vintage. It consists of wagon and 4 family members: mother, father and two children. ...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Toys and Dolls

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Wood, Beech, Paint

Japanese Signed Hand Carved Wood Noh Theater Omi-Onna Mask with Custom Box 1900s
Located in Studio City, CA
A truly beautiful, wonderfully crafted, alluring female mask made for the Japanese Noh theatre. This mask is handcrafted and carved from natural wood and lacquer. Omi-Onna's (...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Masks

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Wood

Japanese Signed Hand Carved Wood Noh Theater Mask of Doji, Early Showa Period
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautiful, wonderfully crafted, alluring mask made for Japanese Noh theatre. The mask is handcrafted and hand-carved from natural wood and is signed by the maker. This mask ...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Masks

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Wood

Japanese Signed Showa Hand Carved Wood Noh Theater Mask of Buddhist Monk Shunkan
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautifully carved, wonderfully crafted, highly engaging mask made for Japanese Noh theatre. The mask is handcrafted and hand carved from natural wood and is signed and sealed b...
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20th Century Japanese Showa Masks

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Wood

Japanese Signed Waka-Onna or Ko-Omote Wood Carved Noh Theater Mask, Showa 1900s
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautiful, wonderfully crafted, alluring mask made for Japanese Noh theater. This mask is handcrafted and hand-carved from natural wood and signed/sealed by the maker on the und...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Masks

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Wood, Paint

Japanese Okame Ko-Omote Wood Carved Noh Theater Mask
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautiful, wonderfully crafted, alluring mask made for Japanese Noh theatre. This mask is handcrafted and carved from natural wood. Ko-omote translates as "little mask" or sometime...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

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Rare 19th Century Sicilian Commedia dell'arte Rod Puppet
Located in San Francisco, CA
A great early 19th century Sicilian Commedia dell'arte rod puppet. Carved and polychrome painted
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Antique 19th Century Italian Folk Art Sculptures

1950s MidCentury Vintage Pinocchio Marionette Puppet, Pelham Puppets
Located in Kastrup, DK
Excellent handmade vintage Pinocchio marionette puppet. Modelled after the Walt Disney character
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Mid-20th Century English Other Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

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Composition

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

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Pine

Early 20th century puppet heads
Early 20th century puppet heads
H 7 in W 4.5 in D 5 in
Vintage Lamp Holder, Bali, Wayang Puppet Theatre, Early to Mid-20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Vintage lamp holder. Bali. For the Wayang Kulit shadow puppet theatre, early to mid-20th century
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Vintage 1930s Balinese Tribal Tribal Art

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Wood, Paint

Rare Collection of Early 20th Century Chinese Shadow Puppet Theatre
Located in London, GB
wonderful collection of 22 early 20th century Chinese hand-crafted theatre shadow puppets, carved from
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Vintage 1940s Chinese Early Victorian Toys

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Cotton, Pine, Paper

Antique Folk Art Carved And Painted Articulated Horse Puppet
Located in Bristol, GB
and brass base. It is in great vintage condition. All limbs are present and correct and work as they
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Antique Late 18th Century German Models and Miniatures

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Brass

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

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

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Metal

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

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Metal

Vintage Hand Puppet Dolls, Marionette Dolls, Germany, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Cute looking 1950s hand puppet dolls. These handmade Marionette dolls have very detailed stitched
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Mid-20th Century German Toys and Dolls

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Fabric, Felt

Antique Hand Made Paper Mache Hand Puppet & Stand Folk Art Doll Sculpture
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique hand made and painted paper mache hand puppet in the shape of a masculine human figure
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Early 20th Century Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Fabric, Paint, Paper

Vintage Candleholder, Java, Wayang Puppet Theatre, Mid-Late 20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Vintage candleholder, Java, Wayang shadow puppet Theatre, mid-late 20th century. Offered by Bruce
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Vintage 1960s Javanese Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Teak, Paint

Petite Devil Krampus Marionette by a Puppet Maker, Antique Vintage Austria
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This is a wonderful depiction of Krampus or the devil puppet. The item is approximately 8 inches
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Early 20th Century Austrian Folk Art Toys and Dolls

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Composition, Metal

Beautiful Devil Krampus Marionette by a Puppet Maker, Antique Vintage Austria
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This is a wonderful depiction of Krampus or the devil puppet. The item is approximately 14.5 inches
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Early 20th Century Austrian Folk Art Toys and Dolls

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Composition, Metal, Brass

Group of Five Vintage Puppets, Newar People of Nepal, Early 20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Group of Five Vintage Puppets. Newar People of the Kathmandu Valley, Nepal. Early 20th Century
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Early 20th Century Nepalese Folk Art Toys and Dolls

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Other

Large Devil Krampus Marionette by a Master Puppet Maker, Antique Vintage Austria
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This is a wonderful depiction of Krampus or the devil puppet. The item is approximately 42 inches
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Early 20th Century Austrian Folk Art Toys and Dolls

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Composition, Metal, Brass

1950s Walt Disney's Pinocchio Plaid Hand Puppet by Gund Mfg Company New York
By Walt Disney
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Pinocchio Walt Disney's Pinocchio 1950s hand puppet vintage by Gund Mfg New York Measures: 10 H x
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Toys and Dolls

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Plastic, Fabric

Vintage Puppet, Newar People of Nepal, Early 20th Century, on a Metal Stand
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Vintage puppet. Newar people of the Kathmandu Valley, Nepal, early 20th century. Mounted on a metal
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Early 20th Century Nepalese Folk Art Toys and Dolls

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Wood, Textile

Vintage Americana Folk Art Jointed Wood Puppet Toy Clog Jig Dancer Minstrel
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Americana, folk art style hand carved wooden jig or limberjack toy doll, dancing Minstrel
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Early 20th Century American Classical Toys

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Hardwood, Paint

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 West African Gourd
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a gorgeous piece of African Tribal art, namely, a vintage West African Gourd
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Mid-20th Century Cameroonian Tribal Jars

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Shell, Nutwood

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

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Metal

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
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

Puppet on Stand
Puppet on Stand
H 8.88 in W 4.88 in D 3.13 in
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
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Vintage 1950s Chinese Sculptures

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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
Vintage Fish Sculpture on Stand
Located in Montecito, CA
Vintage whimsical hand-painted puffer fish puppet mounted on a stand; articulated moving fins; Mali
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Vintage 1970s Malian Animal Sculptures

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Metal

Vintage Fish Sculpture on Stand
Vintage Fish Sculpture on Stand
H 14 in W 18 in D 8 in
Large Vintage Poster, "La Caccia", Robert Redford, Marlon Brando
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
/> "Most everyone in town thinks that Sheriff Calder is merely a puppet of rich oil-man Val Rogers. When it
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20th Century Posters

Italian Articulated Rod Puppet Sculpture
Located in Chicago, IL
A whimsical 19th century antique Sicilian Commedia dell 'arte rod puppet. The vintage puppet has
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Other Toys

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Wood

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Vintage Hand Puppet For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal vintage hand puppet for your home. A vintage hand puppet — often made from fabric, wood and metal — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect vintage hand puppet — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A vintage hand puppet, designed in the folk art, mid-century modern or Victorian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made vintage hand puppet over the years, but those crafted by Raffaella Crespi and Steiff are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Vintage Hand Puppet?

The average selling price for a vintage hand puppet at 1stDibs is $1,800, while they’re typically $139 on the low end and $11,000 for the highest priced.