DOG Hand Puppet ~ Russian 1990s 1920s Kasper's head is beautifully carved

Kasper's head is beautifully carved and masterfully hand painted

It was given the name Snaky and is highly collectible

It has the sweetest expression with endearing glass eyes and hand stitched nose and mouth

Here's one of her wonderful creations depicting a Girl with the nicest expression

But both repaint and redress jobs seem old and must have happened sometime in the past

DOG Hand Puppet ~ Russian 1990s 1920s Kasper's head is beautifully carvedRussian puppetry has a long and rich history. Puppets became widespread during the Soviet era and have remained popular ever since. Their innovative designs and visual quality are captivating. This beautiful Dog hand puppet is a good example of their mastery of puppet making. It was skillfully handcrafted circa 1990 by the "Factory of Theatrical Accessories" in Hlebnikovo, Moscow. This puppet has an adorable expression with long eyelashes. It uses the