GIANT Hand Puppet ~ by Gerhard Stiehl 1950s Rare! magic

GIANT Hand Puppet ~ by Gerhard Stiehl 1950s Rare! magicPuppetry has been part of the German culture for hundreds of years. There's not only a strong tradition of German brands producing puppets as toys but also countless German designers and puppet makers creating puppets for the professional stage. This very expressive Giant hand puppet was created by German designer Gerhard Stiehl and produced in the town of Borna, Germany, circa early 1950s. Different from newer versions with composite heads, the

It was produced during 1962 only

stains and other imperfections only give an added layer of charm and personality to this puppet

This puppet hasn't been used and is in excellent condition but no longer holds the Else Hecht's tag

It has lost almost all its mohair covering and there are tiny holes on the hands

This maid puppet has a pressed felt face with button eyes and delicate painted features

small chips and small tears

The set includes the characters: Mr Punch

Lumpi's head is stuffed with excelsior (wood wool) and has a plastic finger tube for movement

This very old Jocko hand puppet is a great example of this iconic character and was beautifully handmade in Germany around the 1930s

This Doctor hand puppet was created in the Curt Meißner workshop circa 1960s and is meticulously handcrafted from felt and fabric

with pocket eyes

Portraying the long-tailed macaw native from South America