GIANT Hand Puppet ~ by Gerhard Stiehl 1950s Rare! King Old Man this puppet was expertly handmade

this puppet was expertly handmade in Germany using the finest materials

Shows play wear with bald spots

Approximately 20in/51cm tall

Size: Approximately 16in/41cm tall

ID: unmarked

GIANT Hand Puppet ~ by Gerhard Stiehl 1950s Rare! King Old Man this puppet was expertly handmadePuppetry 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