BERG Lion Hand Puppet ~ 1960-70s button eyes Steiff uses the nicest mohair

Steiff uses the nicest mohair plush and the airbrushing work on this puppet is truly remarkable

This beautiful Fox hand puppet is a good example of the Russian mastery of puppet making

Their quirky expression

Here's one of her wonderful and rare creations depicting two Egg Cozy Ladies

The attention to detail and craftsmanship are remarkable

BERG Lion Hand Puppet ~ 1960-70s button eyes Steiff uses the nicest mohairBERG is an Austrian manufacturer established in the mid 40s. They created lovely stuffed animals and hand puppets with the slogan "Animals with Heart" and a distinctive red heart shaped chest pendant. Here's an example of a Berg Lion Hand Puppet made circa 1960 70s. Similar to other creations of the time, this puppet was finely handcrafted in Austria using the best materials. Lion's googly eyes give him a comical expression that is adorable. His body