GENDARME Hand Puppet ~ Guignol France early 1900s Rare! Kersa_Hand_Puppet

GENDARME Hand Puppet ~ Guignol France early 1900s Rare! Kersa_Hand_PuppetIn 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

but his structure is solid and he displays well

Complete your antique toy collection with this captivating DEVIL hand puppet

This Girl Hand Puppet is an example of Kersa's amazing craftsmanship and was made in Mindelheim

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

They were made in Germany circa 1980s and have rubber/plastic heads with fabric bodies

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

Gendarme hand puppet can be used in performances or as a special decorative piece

Gorgeous KERSA DOCTOR Hand Puppet

Missing paper ID tag

It was made in Germany circa early 1900s to fit children's hands

Its wooden head is matched by a fabric body and tiny wooden hands—all of which have been given an extra layer of personality and character through the patina it's acquired over the years

It retains the button and an illegible ear tag that would read #0317