WITCH Hand Puppet by Curt Meissner ~ 1960s Carlo Collodi With matted and bald areas

With matted and bald areas

Here's one of their creations: a handsome Boy hand puppet (Seppel)

Shows wear with chips on the nose and hands

They are German-made circa 1940s

boasting vivid coloration

WITCH Hand Puppet by Curt Meissner ~ 1960s Carlo Collodi With matted and bald areasGermany is recognized worldwide as home to one of the most creative toy making industries in Europe. It is not a surprise that puppetry is also very strong and has been part of their vibrant culture for hundreds of years. The brand iKnstlerpuppe (Artistic Dolls) is a great example of this elaborate style of early hand puppets once produced in the German Democratic Republic (GDR). This Witch hand puppet was created in the Curt Meiner workshop circa