POLICEMAN Hand Puppet ~ by Edi Kallista 1920-40s Rare! tramp Also note that the tiny

Also note that the tiny nails on his head are no longer attached to the hat

The face is very expressive and is made from composition and nicely hand painted

Marionette is also how string puppets are called

Beautifully carved and hand painted in Germany during the early 1900s

Shows play wear with bald spots and a hole under one arm

POLICEMAN Hand Puppet ~ by Edi Kallista 1920-40s Rare! tramp Also note that the tinyEdi Kallista (1881 1974) was a Bohemian born artist and director known for his involvement with puppet theater in Germany. He developed a fascinating style of sewn and stuffed textile hand puppets using felt, jersey and cotton fabrics that aimed to be unbreakable and puncture proof". Their facial features are achieved by very artistic embroidery lines and details. They started handcrafting these puppets in the 20s and continued until the outbreak of