GUIGNOL Hand Puppet replica ~ French Guignol 2000s walrus

GUIGNOL Hand Puppet replica ~ French Guignol 2000s walrusIn 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 satire to challenge the powerful and has gathered fans from all over the world. This expertly crafted replica of the renowned Guignol hand puppet

Similar to other Else Hecht toys of the mid 1900s

Here's the amazing Steiff black Devil hand puppet

It has hand-stitched nose

Shows wear with bald spots and darker areas

If you  are a puppet fan or an antique collector

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

These are rare finds from an old hand puppet set

His hands and feet are also carved wood and he is meticulously dressed

Materials: woven fur and trevira velvet

His body is made from fabric with flat pieces of wood nailed to it as hands

Note that there is a small chip in one of the ears

Size: 20in/51cm tall