GUIGNOL Hand Puppet ~ France early 1900s Rare! Collectible that have left him with

that have left him with a chipped horn and some scuffs and loose seams

They have the most captivating expression and have meticulously carved and hand painted heads

Lora has an incredible presence with a felt mask

It began in 1880 with the seamstress Margarete Steiff

Very good condition

GUIGNOL Hand Puppet ~ France early 1900s Rare! Collectible that have left him withIn 1808, Laurent Mourguet created the "Guignol", a puppet character that gave birth to an entire theater genre and became a true French icon! Guignol is a representation of the working class of the period and brings the humor and wit of the everyman to life. Like his English counterpart, Mr. Punch, he uses humor to challenge the powerful and has gathered fans from all over the world. Here's a nice example of an authentic and old Guignol hand puppet