African Prince Toy Marionette ~ Italy 1930s Old_Steiff_Stand Small bald spots

Small bald spots

It has been played with and shows wear with some stains on its felt face and hands

Size: Approximately 16in/40

This great piece of craftsmanship will certainly be a special addition to your vintage puppet collection or a nice decorative touch to your home ~ The last image shows the other heads listed separately

It has a very expressive carved and hand-painted wooden head in a vivid fabric body with wooden hands

African Prince Toy Marionette ~ Italy 1930s Old_Steiff_Stand Small bald spotsMarionettes have fascinated audiences of all ages over the centuries. Even operas were specifically composed for Marionettes in the 18th century. Not surprisingly a variety of toy replicas were designed for family entertainment. This little marionette is a nice example of a string puppet that populated homes in the beginning of the 20th century. Skillfully handcrafted in Treviso, Italy, by Giulio Soravia, this puppet has a beautiful hand painted