The best of Czech Marionettes June 2014
Dear lovers of Czech Marionettes, CzechMarionettesTM is always happy to show our work. This catalogue represents a set of marionettes which are chosen from best selling items throughout our collection as well as thourgh price range.
Custom made marionettes
As always we would like to remind you that we have workshop capabilities to create a special custom made marionettes matching your demands.
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For those who love Czech Marionettes as we do and would like to help us to spread our craft, do not hesitate to contact us or register to wholesale section of our website. All of our products are hand made as original or in a small batch production and ... are beautiful. Wishing us a joy, fun and good play Petr Skacel CEO
Important informations: 1) Shipping fees are not included and will be calculated according to your destination. 2) Each marionette over 400 USD comes with a certificate of authenticity signed by designer and CZM authority. 3) Prices shown in this catalogue are recomended retail prices. 4) All information in this catalogue are informative and can be changed any time.
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Hand Carved for life
25cm (10 inch) tall full wood hand carved marionettes with ambitions to become life lasting toys. Estimated prise is 59 USD /pc. Comming June 2014 ď€ƒ send us your feedback to lovers.of@czechmarionettes.com
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Affordable Joy 15cm (6 inch) tall resin marionette, first of eight figures will come propably late this year and has ambitions to be affordable enough to bring fun and joy to every family. Estimated prise is 29 USD /pc.
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Bonnie Bonnie - 65cm (25 inch) fully proffesional marionette will come with instruction video full of ideas of what and how to play. This marionette will become worldwide know performer for those who want to express their ideas and emotions on street, party, theatrhe or at home. Estimated prise is 490 USD /pc. Marionette is comming late June. Intsructional videos a month later. ď€ƒ send us your feedback to
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CzechMarionettes is producing puppets in several lines which differs by style and technology. Let us describe their differences and benefits.
Puppet Master line Marionettes to Public line Cartoon Marionettes line Sympathy Marionettes line
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Puppet Master Line Hand carved marionettes shows beauty of carving craft and tradition of CzechMarionettesTM production. They are suitable for amateur play and amazing as an interior decoration. All marionettes in Puppet master line are made of lime wood, hand carved in Czech Republic. Please note that each marionette is a unique, original artwork, and once made may vary slightly from the picture.
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Large Pinocchio Absolutelly unique Geppeto´s little boy Pinocchio. Worldwide known marionette from a famous fairytale. Our Pinocchio is specially hand carved from limewood. Moving with him goes much easily because of his special joints. He has red pants and black vest as we usually know him. He definitely will cheer you up with his honest smile and bright eyes. Height: 43 cm / 17 inch Boxed weight: 2 kg / 4,4 lb Skeleton: Limewood Face, hands, feet: Limewood Operating device: Professional operating device USD
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360.-
Small Pinocchio Small version of our Pinocchio marionete puppet is great for those who would like to have durable hand carved wooden marionette at reasonable price. He is nice to play with and deserves attention of young performers. Our Pinocchio is specially hand carved from limewood. Moving with him goes much easily because of his special joints. Height: 24 cm / 9.5 inch Boxed weight: 1 kg / 2,2 lb Skeleton: Limewood Face, hands, feet: Limewood Operating device: Professional operating device
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144.-
Small Clown Small version of our Clown marionete puppet is great for those who would like to have durable hand carved wooden marionette at reasonable price. He is nice to play with and deserves attention of young performers. Our Pinocchio is specially hand carved from limewood. Moving with him goes much easily because of his special joints. Height: 24 cm / 9.5 inch Boxed weight: 1 kg / 2,2 lb Skeleton: Limewood Face, hands, feet: Limewood Operating device: Professional
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144.-
Jester Junior This one-of-a-kind marionette Jester Junior is meticulously handcarved from linden wood. The puppet is hand painted with quality waterproof colors. Height: 36 cm / 14 inch Boxed weight: 2 kg / 4,4 lb Skeleton: Limewood Face, hands, feet: Limewood Operating device: Professional
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224.-
Smiling Skeleton Smiling Skeleton marionette know more about death and smiles all the time. Our Skeleton has a moving mouth and he is very well moveable. Skeleton has moveable wrists, ankles and heels. Smiling Skeleton is hand-carved from linden wood and each piece of wood is carefully hand-painted to make the texture of wood texture stand out, which makes this puppet a real masterpiece. Height: 38 cm / 15 inch Boxed weight: 2 kg / 4,4 lb Skeleton: Limewood Face, hands, feet: Limewood Operating device: Professional
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290.-
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Eyebright Clown Our new Eyebright Clown marionette sees everything, everyone and everywhere. Clown is hand-carved from linden wood and each piece of wood is carefully hand-painted to make the texture of wood texture stand out, which makes this puppet a real masterpiece. Height: 45 cm / 18 inch Boxed weight: 3 kg / 6.6 lb Skeleton: Limewood Face, hands, feet: Limewood Operating device: Professional
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390.-
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Master Otto This puppet is inspired by the collaboration between Terry Pratchett (English fantasy author) and Paul Kidby (English painter and illustrator) who, among other things, created the Discworld series. Master Puppet Otto is hand-carved from linden wood and each piece of wood is carefully hand-painted to make the texture of wood texture stand out, which makes this puppet a real masterpiece. Height: 55cm / 22 inch Boxed weight: 2 kg / 4,4 lb Skeleton: Limewood Face, hands, feet: Limewood Operating device: Professional
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495.-
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Sympathy Marionette line Sympathy marionette line represents puppets oriented on visual beauty and on nicely crafted costumes. These puppets are hand made mostly for display purpose as an interior decoration, however you can play with them a bit.
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Young Sparky Skeleton of this marrionette is made from wood. Arms, feet and face are from hardened plaster. His smiling face expresses positive energy. He is wearing warm autumn coat matched by scarf, hat and socks. His shoes are made from several types of leather combined with denim. Operating device is made from wood, wire and strings. Height: 45 cm / 18 inch Boxed weight: 2 kg / 4.4 lb Material: Unique plaster compound Operating device: Wood, wire, strings
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108.-
Kind Lady The famous Charlie Chaplin with moveable eyes stands 28 inches tall. His black suit is carefully hand-sewn as are his tie and shirt. He holds a cane in his hand and is wearing his well-known bowler hat. His body is hand carved from wood, his head and hands are cast from a unique plaster-like compound. Notice his shoes are leather-like. Includes a professional marionette operating device. Height: 45 cm / 18 inch Boxed weight: 2 kg / 4.4 lb Material: Unique plaster compound Operating device: Wood, wire, strings
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108.-
Cute Witch This stunning one-of-a-kind marionette by Axamitova is full of sorrow and beauty. She looks as though she is on the verge of tears, perhaps mourning a lost love. Notice the amazing attention to detail. Her clothes are designed after period models and are hand-made originals. Height: 60 cm / 23 inch Boxed weight: 3 kg / 6.6 lb Material: Unique plaster compound Operating device: Wood, wire, strings
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108.-
Lady Valentine This stunning one-of-a-kind marionette by Axamitova is full of sorrow and beauty. She looks as though she is on the verge of tears, perhaps mourning a lost love. Notice the amazing attention to detail. Her clothes are designed after period models and are hand-made originals. Height: 60 cm / 23 inch Boxed weight: 3 kg / 6.6 lb Material: Unique plaster compound Operating device: Wood, wire, strings
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108.-
Cartoon Marionettes Description Cartoon marionettes are hand made in small series and are perfectly finalised with very deep orientation to detail. Cartoon marionettes are durable and are suitable for occasional play as well as interior decoration. These marionettes can be used as toys for childer over 5 years.
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She is Devil This cheeky devil stands 10 inches tall. His black and red garments have been carefully hand-sewn. He holds a chain in one hand and has small red horns on his head. His black woolen hair is tied back with red ribbons. His body is hand carved from wood, his head and hands are cast from a unique plaster-like compound and then hand-painted. His wooden red shoes are hand carved. Includes a professional marionette operating device. Height: 24 cm / 9 inch Boxed weight: 1 kg / 2.2 lb Skeleton: Wood Face/Hands/Feet: Unique resin / Unigue resin, wood Operating device: Wood, wire, strings
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39.-
SMALL PINOCCHIO Our cute new Pinocchio has a cheerful face with a spark in his eyes. He wears colorful clothes. The small boy is just waiting when you stirr he´s body because he´s loves jumping, dancing and playing with another puppets. The face and hands are cast out of a unique plaster-like compound, then meticulously hand-painted. Notice the attention to detail, a small blue heart on his trousers, red ribbon and embroidered hat. Height: 24 cm / 9 inch Boxed weight: 1 kg / 2.2 lb Skeleton: Wood Face/Hands/Feet: Unique resin / Unigue resin, wood Operating device: Wood, wire, strings USD
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34.-
Franta Lazy Franta stands 11 inches tall. His checkered blue shirt and blue pants are hand-sewn, he is wearing a belt and is holding a bottle in his hand. His body, head and hands are cast from a unique plaster-like compound and then hand-painted. His wooden shoes are hand carved. Includes a professional marionette operating device. Height: 28 cm / 11 inch Boxed weight: 1 kg / 2.2 lb Skeleton: Wood Face/Hands/Feet: Unique resin / Unigue resin, wood Operating device: Wood, wire, strings
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45.-
PINOCCHIO This is a wonderful and warm rendition of the Pinocchio puppet, the most famous of all marionettes. He stands roughly 14 inches tall and has a classic skeleton of wood. His head and hands are cast from a unique plaster-like compound, his feet are wooden shoes. His clothes are hand-sewn. Height: 33 cm / 13 inch Boxed weight: 1 kg / 2.2 lb Skeleton: Wood Face/Hands/Feet: Unique resin / Unigue resin, wood Operating device: Wood, wire, strings
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44.-
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PIPPI LONGSTOCKING Friendly Sally stands 13 inches tall. Her pretty dress, white blouse and hat are carefully hand-sewn. Her brown hair is wool. The body is hand carved wood, head and hands are cast from a unique plaster-like compound and then hand-painted. Her wooden shoes are hand carved. Includes a professional marionette operating device. Height: 33 cm / 13 inch Boxed weight: 1 kg / 2.2 lb Skeleton: Wood Face/Hands/Feet: Unique resin / Unigue resin, wood Operating device: Wood, wire, strings
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54.-
DOROTKA This is a wonderful and warm rendition of the Pinocchio puppet, the most famous of all marionettes. He stands roughly 14 inches tall and has a classic skeleton of wood. His head and hands are cast from a unique plaster-like compound, his feet are wooden shoes. His clothes are hand-sewn. Height: 33 cm / 13 inch Boxed weight: 1 kg / 2.2 lb Skeleton: Wood Face: Unique plaster compound Hands: Unique plaster compound Feet: Hand carved wooden shoes Operating device: Wood, wire, strings
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54.-
Charlie Chaplin This rendition of Charlie Chaplin would bring life to any collection, and make even the most demanding collectors smile. Charlie is wearing a black bowlers hat and is carrying a very detailed wooden cane. Notice the quality of his hand-sewn suit. His shoes are hand-carved from wood as well. This marionette was hand-crafted by one of Prague's marionette masters. Height: 45 cm / 18 inch Boxed weight: 1 kg / 2.2 lb Skeleton: Wood Face/Hands/Feet: Unique resin / Unigue resin, wood Operating device: Wood, wire, strings
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89.-
LARGE PINOCCHIO This blue-eyed Pinocchio would add joy to any household or collection. He is wearing colorful clothes which are hand-sewn original and a striped stocking cap. Notice the amazing attention to detail throughout this marionette, indeed, all of the artist´s work. The marionette is made in the classic style having a skeleton carved from wood. It´s hands and face are cast from a unique plaster-like compound then hand-painted. Height: 45 cm / 18 inch Boxed weight: 1 kg / 2.2 lb Skeleton: Wood Face/Hands/Feet: Unique resin / Unigue resin, wood Operating device: Wood, wire, strings USD
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69.-
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Clown This smiling clown marionette puppet would brighten any room or collection. His face has been beautifuly hand-painted and expresses all the laughter and slapstick humor typically attached to clowns. Notice his bright bulbous nose and beaming smile. Height: 45 cm / 18 inch Boxed weight: 1 kg / 2.2 lb Skeleton: Wood Face/Hands/Feet: Unique resin / Unigue resin, wood Operating device: Wood, wire, strings
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89.-
OLD COUPLE The couple together - how could one marionette live without the other marionette! Their bodies are made of wood, heads and hands are cast from a unique plaster-like compound. Notice their shoes are made of real leather and their clothes are hand-sewn. Includes a professional marionette operating device. Height: 45 cm / 18 inch Boxed weight: 1 kg / 2.2 lb Skeleton: Wood Face/Hands/Feet: Unique resin / Unigue resin, wood Operating device: Wood, wire, strings
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Cleaning lady If you look at our cleaning lady she will certainly delight you. She always makes sure to make up her face and polish her nails even if she goes to work. Really cute. The marionette is made in the classic style having a skeleton carved from wood. It´s hands and face are cast from a unique plaster-like compound then hand-painted. Height: 45 cm / 18 inch Boxed weight: 1 kg / 2.2 lb Skeleton: Wood Face/Hands/Feet: Unique resin / Unigue resin, wood Operating device: Wood, wire, strings
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109.-
GREAT CHARLIE CHAPLIN The famous Charlie Chaplin with moveable eyes stands 28 inches tall. His black suit is carefully hand-sewn as are his tie and shirt. He holds a cane in his hand and is wearing his well-known bowler hat. His body is hand carved from wood, his head and hands are cast from a unique plaster-like compound. Notice his shoes are leather-like. Includes a professional marionette operating device. Height: 70 cm / 28 inch Boxed weight: 3 kg / 6.6 lb Skeleton: Wood Face/Hands/Feet: Unique resin / Unigue resin, wood Operating device: Wood, wire, strings USD
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229.-
Marionettes to public line Marionettes to public line represents marionettes for every household play. They are usually made out of wood able to carry children play and treatment. These marionettes can be used as toys for childer over 5 years.
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Spejbl Small Spejbl was made by woodcarver Karel Nosek from Pilsen based on an artistic design of Professor Josef Skupa in 1919-1920. The exact date of Spejbl´s first showing on stage is unknown, but it took place in the autumn of 1920 in the Pilsen Puppet Theatre where Spejbl appeared as a gymnast on the trapeze as a partner to Kaspárek, a famous character popular with Pilsen audiences, in an encore to a children´s play. Height: 28 cm / 11 inch Boxed weight: 1 kg / 2.2 lb Skeleton: Wood Face: Hardened plaster Hands: wood, plaster Feet: Wood, plaster Operating device: Wood, wire, strings
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42.-
Hurvinek Small Hurvinek was created to be Spejbl´s sole child. Hurvinek first appeared on stage together with Spejbl in an encore to an evening performance of the comedy "Honest House" by Rudolf Nesvera played in the Pilsen Puppet Theatre on May 2, 1926. The present figures of Spejbl and Hurvinek were made in 1964 based on a design of Radko Haken, a famous member of the ensemble. His design added more poetical features to the original grotesque figures. Height: 23 cm / 9 inch Boxed weight: 1 kg / 1.82 lb Skeleton: Wood Face: Hardened plaster Hands and Feet: Wood Operating device: Wood, wire, string USD
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42.-
Harlequin This pretty Harlequin marionette stands about 8 inches tall. His skeleton is made of wood, as are his shoes and hands. His face is hand-painted. All clothes are hand-sewn and may vary slightly from the picture. Height: 20 cm / 8 inch Boxed weight: 1 kg / 2.2 lb Skeleton: Wood Face: Unique plaster compound Hands: Unique plaster compound Feet: Unique plaster compound Operating device: Wood, wire, string
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23.-
WATER SPRITE PERIWINKLE A Water sprite is usually pictured as an ugly guy, who has water dripping from his tails. He can transform himself into various animals, mostly a horse, fish, frog or crayfish. He also has the capability to control water animals. He enjoys riding catfish. This twenty-eight centimeter tall puppet is hand carved from pine and linden wood. The puppet is hand painted with quality waterproof colors. The puppet has a control bar, which ensures movement. Height: 28 cm / 1 inch Boxed weight: 1 kg / 2.2 lb Skeleton: Wood Face, Hands, Feet: Wood Operating device: Wood, strings USD
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44.-
Water Sprite Popeye A Water sprite is usually pictured as an ugly guy, who has water dripping from his tails. He can transform himself into various animals, mostly a horse, fish, frog or crayfish. He also has the capability to control water animals. He needs at least a drop of water for his magic. The biggest strength is in his element, if that starts to dry, he fades very quickly. He enjoys riding catfish. Height: 28 cm / 11 inch Boxed weight: 1 kg / 2.2 lb Skeleton: Wood Operating device: Wood, wire, string
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44.-
PINOCCHIO SAILOR Once upon a time ... small puppet Pinocchio has a big dream. This dream is to become a real man. The path to that dream is not as easy as he thought and got a lot of lessons. One of the lessons is that they should not lie ... Height: 28 cm / 1 inch Boxed weight: 1 kg / 2.2 lb Skeleton: Wood Face, Hands, Feet: Wood Operating device: Wood, strings
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44.-
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Knight Marionette This alert knight stands 8 inches tall. His clothes are carefully hand-sewn, he is wearing a belt and a helmet. The body, head, hands and feet are made of wood. Includes a guiding operating device. Height: 20 cm / 8 inch Boxed weight: 1 kg / 2.2 lb Skeleton: Wood Face, Hands, Feet: Wood Operating device: Wood, strings
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22.-
LITTLE JESTER This entertaining jester stands 8 inches tall. His red and yellow costume and red hat with bells are hand-sewn, his face hand-painted. The body, head, hands and feet are made of wood. Includes a guiding operating device. Height: 20 cm / 8 inch Boxed weight: 1 kg / 2.2 lb Skeleton: Wood Face, Hands, Feet: Wood Operating device: Wood, strings
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22.-
Princess Pink This pretty princess with long blonde hair and a small crown stands 8 inches tall. Her beautiful pink dress is hand-sewn, her face is hand-painted, her hair is wool. The body, head, hands and feet are made of wood. Includes a guiding operating device.v Height: 20 cm / 8 inch Boxed weight: 1 kg / 2.2 lb Skeleton: Wood Face, Hands, Feet: Wood Operating device: Wood, strings
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22.-
PRINCE This young, charming prince stands 8 inches tall. His pretty garments have been carefully hand-sewn, his face hand-painted. The body, head, hands and feet are made of wood. Includes a guiding operating device. Height: 20 cm / 8 inch Boxed weight: 1 kg / 2.2 lb Skeleton: Wood Face, Hands, Feet: Wood Operating device: Wood, strings
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22.-
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Maria Playful Maria with pretty blue eyes stands 8 inches tall. Her red polka dot blouse, blue skirt and white apron are hand-sewn, her face hand-painted. The body, head, hands and feet are made of wood. Includes a guiding operating device. Height: 20 cm / 8 inch Boxed weight: 1 kg / 2.2 lb Skeleton: Wood Face, Hands, Feet: Wood Operating device: Wood, strings
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22.-
QUEEN This elegant queen stands 8 inches tall. Her beautiful, wine red dress is hand-sewn, her face is hand-painted. The body, head, hands and feet are made of wood. Includes a guiding operating device. Height: 20 cm / 8 inch Boxed weight: 1 kg / 2.2 lb Skeleton: Wood Face, Hands, Feet: Wood Operating device: Wood, strings
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22.-
Sue Simple Sue with her red head scarf and red shoes stands 8 inches tall. Her sweet blouse, red skirt and white apron are carefully hand-sewn, her blonde hair is made of wool, her face is hand painted. The body, head, hands and feet are made of wood. Includes a guiding operating device. Height: 20 cm / 8 inch Boxed weight: 1 kg / 2.2 lb Skeleton: Wood Face, Hands, Feet: Wood Operating device: Wood, strings
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22.-
PINOCCHIO This happy looking Pinocchio with a white collar and yellow hat stands 8 inches tall. His pretty clothing is carefully hand-sewn, his face hand-painted. His body, head, hands and feet are made of wood. Includes a guiding operating device. Height: 35 cm / 14 inch Boxed weight: 1 kg / 2.2 lb Skeleton: Wood Face, Hands, Feet: Wood Operating device: Wood, strings
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39.-
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