A mid-century Czech marionette depicting a traditional fairytale girl. Crafted with a hand-painted papier-mâché head, hands, and red painted shoes, with elasticated joints at the limbs for movement. She wears a cream textured blouse, a red polka-dot skirt, and a matching red headscarf, suspended from her central metal wire rod and original control strings.
Traditional female figures like this girl are essential characters in Czech folk theatre, often featured alongside the water sprite and huntsman in classic storybook plays. This puppet is a great example of mid-century Eastern European craftsmanship, created both as a souvenir item and a functional performance piece.
Measures approximately 13.5 x 6 cm, with a total height of 36.5 cm including the metal rod.
Care will be taken when packaging for postage, though some minor untangling of the strings may be needed when unpacked.
The condition is good with light age-related wear to the paintwork and fabric.
This piece would suit theatrical prop collectors, vintage toy enthusiasts, fairytale decor lovers, or bohemian interior displays.