A mid-century Czech marionette depicting a traditional folk character, dressed as a peasant woman. Crafted with a hand-painted papier-mâché head, hands, and red painted boots with black soles, featuring elasticated joints at the limbs for movement. She wears a cream textured blouse, a red polka-dot skirt, and a matching red polka-dot headscarf tied at her neck, suspended from her central metal wire rod and original control strings.
In traditional Czech marionette theatre, female village characters are essential figures in folk story performances. Produced in Eastern Europe during the mid-20th century, this piece was made as a functional performance puppet and works equally well today as an eclectic decor piece.
Measures approximately 16.5 x 9 cm, with a total height of 37 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, including a slight discolouration mark on the fabric at the back of her top.
This piece would suit theatrical prop collectors, vintage toy enthusiasts, fairytale decor lovers, or bohemian interior displays.