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ANTIQUE 1880s ITALIAN MARIONETTE PUPPET PUPO ITALIANO ! FOLK ART! HAND CARVED!

$ 448.8

  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Italy
  • Vintage: Yes

Description

Fantastic antique Italian marionette made in Palermo, Italy in the 1880’s. Wonderful vintage condition, it was used in performances many times over the past 140 years, both in Europe and in America. Some minor repairs here and there. All original. Measures 46 inches long including the rod. The head with rod detaches from the body.The head has a mechanism for the eyes to open and close - that is what that small wire on the top of the head is for. This does still barely work. The puppet is solid hardwood, It is heavy and odd shaped for mailing , hence the high cost of postage. Shipping to USA only. If you want to pick it up in CT. we could work something out. I will be listing other puppet items in the near future. Check out my listings!