African Prince Toy Marionette ~ Italy 1930s Old_Steiff_Stand Condition: Used and pre-owned vintage

Condition: Used and pre-owned vintage puppet

It has a very expressive carved and hand-painted wooden head in a vivid fabric body with wooden hands

Small bald spots

Shows age and play wear with some stains in the apron

With Steiff button

African Prince Toy Marionette ~ Italy 1930s Old_Steiff_Stand Condition: Used and pre-owned vintageMarionettes have fascinated audiences of all ages over the centuries. Even operas were specifically composed for Marionettes in the 18th century. Not surprisingly a variety of toy replicas were designed for family entertainment. This little marionette is a nice example of a string puppet that populated homes in the beginning of the 20th century. Skillfully handcrafted in Treviso, Italy, by Giulio Soravia, this puppet has a beautiful hand painted