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Early 20th Century Chinese Opera Hand Puppet
Early 20th Century Chinese Opera Hand Puppet

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 Antique Hand Puppets

Materials

Wood

Chinese Robed Puppet, c. 1900
Chinese Robed Puppet, c. 1900

Chinese Robed Puppet, c. 1900

$258Sale Price|29% Off

Chinese Robed Puppet, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

Hand puppets, like this one from China’s Zhejiang region, have been a popular form of entertainment

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Hand Puppets

Materials

Silk, Wood

Early 20th Century Hand Carved Pine German Fireman Puppet
Early 20th Century Hand Carved Pine German Fireman Puppet

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

Category

1920s German Folk Art Antique Hand Puppets

Materials

Cotton, Pine

Hand-Carved Antique Wall Panels with Puppet Design
Hand-Carved Antique Wall Panels with Puppet Design

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

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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Hand Puppets

Materials

Wood

Chinese Opera Puppet, c. 1900
Chinese Opera Puppet, c. 1900

Chinese Opera Puppet, c. 1900

$258Sale Price|29% Off

Chinese Opera Puppet, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

Dressed in fine silks trimmed with embroidered bands and tassels, this puppet brought the glory of

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Hand Puppets

Materials

Silk, Wood

Early 19th Century Marionette Puppets
Early 19th Century Marionette Puppets

Early 19th Century Marionette Puppets

Located in London, GB

Early 19th Century Marionette Puppets A rare untouched example of two hand crafted early 19th

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1820s French Antique Hand Puppets

Materials

Fabric, Pine, Paper

Early 20th Century Chinese Opera Marionette Puppet
Early 20th Century Chinese Opera Marionette Puppet

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

Category

Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Hand Puppets

Materials

Ceramic, Fabric

Chinese Peking Opera Theatre Puppet Marionette Doll, Early 1900s
Chinese Peking Opera Theatre Puppet Marionette Doll, Early 1900s

Chinese Peking Opera Theatre Puppet Marionette Doll, Early 1900s

Located in Studio City, CA

A wonderful work complete with a unique wood-carved and hand-painted face and original textile

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Hand Puppets

Materials

Textile, Wood, Paint

Chinese Peking Opera Theatre Puppet Marionette Doll, Early, 1900s
Chinese Peking Opera Theatre Puppet Marionette Doll, Early, 1900s

Chinese Peking Opera Theatre Puppet Marionette Doll, Early, 1900s

Located in Studio City, CA

A wonderful work complete with a unique wood-carved and hand-painted face and original textile

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Hand Puppets

Materials

Textile, Wood, Paint

Chinese Peking Opera Theatre Puppet Marionette Doll, Early 1900s
Chinese Peking Opera Theatre Puppet Marionette Doll, Early 1900s

Chinese Peking Opera Theatre Puppet Marionette Doll, Early 1900s

Located in Studio City, CA

A wonderful work complete with a unique wood-carved and hand painted face and original textile

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Hand Puppets

Materials

Textile, Wood, Paint

Chinese Peking Opera Theatre Puppet Marionette Doll, Early 1900s
Chinese Peking Opera Theatre Puppet Marionette Doll, Early 1900s

Chinese Peking Opera Theatre Puppet Marionette Doll, Early 1900s

Located in Studio City, CA

A wonderful work complete with a unique wood-carved and hand-painted face, long grey beard, and

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Hand Puppets

Materials

Textile, Wood, Paint

Chinese Peking Opera Theatre Puppet Marionette Doll, Early 1900s
Chinese Peking Opera Theatre Puppet Marionette Doll, Early 1900s

Chinese Peking Opera Theatre Puppet Marionette Doll, Early 1900s

Located in Studio City, CA

A wonderful work complete with a unique wood-carved and hand-painted face and original textile

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Hand Puppets

Materials

Textile, Wood, Paint

Chinese Peking Opera Theatre Puppet Marionette Doll, Early 1900s
Chinese Peking Opera Theatre Puppet Marionette Doll, Early 1900s

Chinese Peking Opera Theatre Puppet Marionette Doll, Early 1900s

Located in Studio City, CA

A wonderful work complete with a unique wood-carved and hand painted face, a wonderfully fabulous

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Hand Puppets

Materials

Textile, Wood, Paint

Samuraï Puppet Musha Nyngyo A Set of 2 Sculpture
Samuraï Puppet Musha Nyngyo A Set of 2 Sculpture

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

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Early 1900s Japanese Antique Hand Puppets

Materials

Silk, Wood

Samuraï Puppet Musha Nyngyo B Set of 2 Sculpture
Samuraï Puppet Musha Nyngyo B Set of 2 Sculpture

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

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Early 1900s Japanese Antique Hand Puppets

Materials

Silk, Wood

Late 19th-Early 20th Century Trio of Puppets, China
Late 19th-Early 20th Century Trio of Puppets, China

Late 19th-Early 20th Century Trio of Puppets, China

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Late 19th to early 20th century Trio of puppets, China Two puppet torsos and one puppet head from

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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Hand Puppets

Materials

Wood

Antique Head of a Sicilian Puppet, ca. 1900s
Antique Head of a Sicilian Puppet, ca. 1900s

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 Antique Hand Puppets

Materials

Metal

Indonesian 'Wayang Kulit" Shadow Puppet, Java, Indonesia, Early 20th Century
Indonesian 'Wayang Kulit" Shadow Puppet, Java, Indonesia, Early 20th Century

Indonesian 'Wayang Kulit" Shadow Puppet, Java, Indonesia, Early 20th Century

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

This flat shadow puppet was crafted on the island of Java by a puppet artist using buffalo hide and

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Early 20th Century Indonesian Tribal Antique Hand Puppets

Materials

Leather, Wood

Indonesian 'Wayang Kulit" Shadow Puppet, Java, Indonesia, Early 20th Century
Indonesian 'Wayang Kulit" Shadow Puppet, Java, Indonesia, Early 20th Century

Indonesian 'Wayang Kulit" Shadow Puppet, Java, Indonesia, Early 20th Century

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

This flat shadow puppet was crafted on the island of Java by a puppet artist using buffalo hide and

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Early 20th Century Indonesian Tribal Antique Hand Puppets

Materials

Leather, Wood

Indonesian 'Wayang Kulit" Shadow Puppet, Java, Indonesia, Early 20th Century
Indonesian 'Wayang Kulit" Shadow Puppet, Java, Indonesia, Early 20th Century

Indonesian 'Wayang Kulit" Shadow Puppet, Java, Indonesia, Early 20th Century

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

This flat shadow puppet was crafted on the island of Java by a puppet artist using buffalo hide and

Category

Early 20th Century Indonesian Tribal Antique Hand Puppets

Materials

Leather, Wood

Indonesian 'Wayang Kulit" Shadow Puppet, Java, Indonesia, Early 20th Century
Indonesian 'Wayang Kulit" Shadow Puppet, Java, Indonesia, Early 20th Century

Indonesian 'Wayang Kulit" Shadow Puppet, Java, Indonesia, Early 20th Century

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

This flat shadow puppet was crafted on the island of Java by a puppet artist using buffalo hide and

Category

Early 20th Century Indonesian Tribal Antique Hand Puppets

Materials

Leather, Wood

Indonesian 'Wayang Kulit" Shadow Puppet, Java, Indonesia, Early 20th Century
Indonesian 'Wayang Kulit" Shadow Puppet, Java, Indonesia, Early 20th Century

Indonesian 'Wayang Kulit" Shadow Puppet, Java, Indonesia, Early 20th Century

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

This flat shadow puppet was crafted on the island of Java by a puppet artist using buffalo hide and

Category

Early 20th Century Indonesian Tribal Antique Hand Puppets

Materials

Leather, Wood

Indonesian 'Wayang Kulit" Shadow Puppet, Java, Indonesia, Early 20th Century
Indonesian 'Wayang Kulit" Shadow Puppet, Java, Indonesia, Early 20th Century

Indonesian 'Wayang Kulit" Shadow Puppet, Java, Indonesia, Early 20th Century

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

This flat shadow puppet depicts a mythical bird. It was crafted on the island of Java by a puppet

Category

Early 20th Century Indonesian Tribal Antique Hand Puppets

Materials

Leather, Wood

Indonesian 'Wayang Kulit" Shadow Puppet, Java, Indonesia, Early 20th Century
Indonesian 'Wayang Kulit" Shadow Puppet, Java, Indonesia, Early 20th Century

Indonesian 'Wayang Kulit" Shadow Puppet, Java, Indonesia, Early 20th Century

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

This flat shadow puppet was crafted on the island of Java by a puppet artist using buffalo hide and

Category

Early 20th Century Indonesian Tribal Antique Hand Puppets

Materials

Leather, Wood

Early 20th Century, Antique Burmese Wooden Puppet Head with Stand
Early 20th Century, Antique Burmese Wooden Puppet Head with Stand

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 Antique Hand Puppets

Materials

Wood

Indonesian 'Wayang Golek" Shadow Puppet, Java, Indonesia, Early 20th Century
Indonesian 'Wayang Golek" Shadow Puppet, Java, Indonesia, Early 20th Century

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

Category

Early 20th Century Indonesian Tribal Antique Hand Puppets

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Indonesian 'Wayang Golek" Shadow Puppet, Java, Indonesia, Early 20th Century
Indonesian 'Wayang Golek" Shadow Puppet, Java, Indonesia, Early 20th Century

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

Category

Early 20th Century Indonesian Tribal Antique Hand Puppets

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Antique Punch and Judy Book Sterling Silver and Enamel Vesta Case
Antique Punch and Judy Book Sterling Silver and Enamel Vesta Case

Antique Punch and Judy Book Sterling Silver and Enamel Vesta Case

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Punch is a pertinent character in the traditional British seaside hand-puppet show Punch and Judy. Mr

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1880s British Victorian Antique Hand Puppets

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Chinese Wood Puppet Head, 19th Century, Mounted on Contemporary Stand
Chinese Wood Puppet Head, 19th Century, Mounted on Contemporary Stand

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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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Hand Puppets

Materials

Wood

Pair of Articulated Paper Mache Bunraku Puppet Legs, Japanese, Meiji period
Pair of Articulated Paper Mache Bunraku Puppet Legs, Japanese, Meiji period

Pair of Articulated Paper Mache Bunraku Puppet Legs, Japanese, Meiji period

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Pair of Articulated Paper Mache Bunraku Puppet Legs, Japanese, Meiji period This pair of Meiji

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Hand Puppets

Materials

Paper, Plaster

Decorative Indonesian Shadow Puppet on Finely Carved Horn Rods, 19th Century
Decorative Indonesian Shadow Puppet on Finely Carved Horn Rods, 19th Century

Decorative Indonesian Shadow Puppet on Finely Carved Horn Rods, 19th Century

Located in Faversham, GB

Decorative Indonesian shadow puppet from the island of Java. A rare survivor with intricately

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19th Century Indonesian Anglo-Indian Antique Hand Puppets

Materials

Leather

1750 Venezia Italy Set 7 Lacquered Puppets Polychrome Wooden and Papier Machè
1750 Venezia Italy Set 7 Lacquered Puppets Polychrome Wooden and Papier Machè

1750 Venezia Italy Set 7 Lacquered Puppets Polychrome Wooden and Papier Machè

Located in Brescia, IT

. Every puppet showcases exquisite craftmanship through meticulously hand crafted details of the finely

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Mid-18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Hand Puppets

Materials

Wood, Lacquer, Paper

Large Devil or Krampus Marionette by a Master Puppet Maker, Antique Austria
Large Devil or Krampus Marionette by a Master Puppet Maker, Antique Austria

Large Devil or Krampus Marionette by a Master Puppet Maker, Antique Austria

Located in Nuernberg, DE

This is a wonderful depiction of Krampus or the devil puppet. The item is approximately 32 inches

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Early 20th Century Austrian Folk Art Antique Hand Puppets

Materials

Composition, Metal, Brass

Original New Old Stock Circa 1900 Liberty's London Marionette String Puppet
Original New Old Stock Circa 1900 Liberty's London Marionette String Puppet

Original New Old Stock Circa 1900 Liberty's London Marionette String Puppet

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

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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Early 1900s French Mid-Century Modern Antique Hand Puppets

Materials

Oak, Pine

Collection of 3 Italian 19th Century Marionettes
Collection of 3 Italian 19th Century Marionettes

Collection of 3 Italian 19th Century Marionettes

Located in London, GB

marionette puppets. All with original cotton, silk and valour clothing intact, hand carved pine articulated

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19th Century Italian Early Victorian Antique Hand Puppets

Materials

Pine

Mid-19th Century Sicilian Marionette Knight with Sheild
Mid-19th Century Sicilian Marionette Knight with Sheild

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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1880s Italian Folk Art Antique Hand Puppets

Materials

Brass

Mid-19th Century Handcrafted Sicilian Marionette Knight
Mid-19th Century Handcrafted Sicilian Marionette Knight

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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1870s Italian Early Victorian Antique Hand Puppets

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century Gilt Metal Thai Khon Dancer
Early 20th Century Gilt Metal Thai Khon Dancer

Early 20th Century Gilt Metal Thai Khon Dancer

Located in Dallas, TX

“zurat khan” which means ‘handed-doll’ or ‘puppet’, used in local performances. Its songs were similar to

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Early 20th Century Thai Country Antique Hand Puppets

Materials

Metal

Exceptionally Rare Pair of 19th Century English Hand Puppets
Exceptionally Rare Pair of 19th Century English Hand Puppets

Exceptionally Rare Pair of 19th Century English Hand Puppets

Located in West Sussex, GB

A pair of carved and poly-chromed English hand Puppets in excellent condition, one with red hair

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19th Century British Folk Art Antique Hand Puppets

Almost Lifesize Sicilian Soldier Marionette  Figure
Almost Lifesize Sicilian Soldier Marionette  Figure

Almost Lifesize Sicilian Soldier Marionette Figure

Located in Pasadena, CA

Highly decorative Sicilian marionette or puppet soldier dressed in brocade jacket and patchwork

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19th Century Folk Art Antique Hand Puppets

Materials

Metal

Early 20th Century English Folk Art Articulated Puppet
Early 20th Century English Folk Art Articulated Puppet

Early 20th Century English Folk Art Articulated Puppet

Located in London, GB

Art handmade fully articulated hand puppet. We like to call him Marcus, he is a very tactile and very

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1920s British Folk Art Antique Hand Puppets

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Hand Crafted Puppet
Early 20th Century Hand Crafted Puppet

Early 20th Century Hand Crafted Puppet

Located in London, GB

Early 20th century hand crafted puppet We are proud to offer a lovely example of an early 20th

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1920s French Early Victorian Antique Hand Puppets

Materials

Cotton, Paper

Early 20th century hand carved puppet head
Early 20th century hand carved puppet head

Early 20th century hand carved puppet head

Located in London, GB

Early 20th century hand carved puppet head Dimensions in inches: H 8.5” x W 4” x D 4” Age: Early

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1920s British Folk Art Antique Hand Puppets

Materials

Pine

Flower Witch Mineral Figurine Teschner Viennese Jugendstil 1913 Art Nouveau
Flower Witch Mineral Figurine Teschner Viennese Jugendstil 1913 Art Nouveau

Flower Witch Mineral Figurine Teschner Viennese Jugendstil 1913 Art Nouveau

By Richard Teschner

Located in Klosterneuburg, AT

include hand puppets, paintings and works of arts and crafts. Teschner started his career in Vienna as a

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1910s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Hand Puppets

Materials

Opal, Alabaster, Gold Leaf

19th Century Marionette Puppet
19th Century Marionette Puppet

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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19th Century Indian Victorian Antique Hand Puppets

Materials

Pine

19th Century Marionette Puppet
19th Century Marionette Puppet

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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1880s Italian Early Victorian Antique Hand Puppets

Materials

Pine

19th Century Marionette Puppet
19th Century Marionette Puppet

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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19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Hand Puppets

Materials

Linen, Silk, Pine

Early 20th Century Clown Puppet
Early 20th Century Clown Puppet

Early 20th Century Clown Puppet

Located in London, GB

Early 20th century clown puppet. A charming yet slightly creepy looking early 20th century hand

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1920s French Antique Hand Puppets

Materials

Fabric, Pine

Early 20th century puppet heads
Early 20th century puppet heads

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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1920s French Early Victorian Antique Hand Puppets

Materials

Pine

Late 19th Century Pine Puppet Heads
Late 19th Century Pine Puppet Heads

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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Early 1900s Italian Victorian Antique Hand Puppets

Materials

Pine

19th Century Folk Art Dog Puppet
19th Century Folk Art Dog Puppet

19th Century Folk Art Dog Puppet

Located in London, GB

19th century Folk Art dog puppet We are proud to offer a late 19th century hand carved folk-art

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1880s German Folk Art Antique Hand Puppets

Materials

Wood

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Antique Hand Puppets For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of antique hand puppets is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct antique hand puppets — often made from wood, fabric and paint — can elevate any home. There are all kinds of antique hand puppets available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of antique hand puppets to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Folk Art and Victorian antique hand puppets are of considerable interest.

How Much are Antique Hand Puppets?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $745, while they’re typically $125 on the low end and $7,500 highest priced.