WIZARD Hand Puppet ~ by Gerhard Stiehl 1950s Rare! walrus Animal puppets by this brand

Animal puppets by this brand are rare

this rare find is in nice vintage condition with that nice patina found only on old toys

Its sweet look with expressive glass eyes is adorable

Note the dress is stained

He has an adorable old fashioned expression with mohair hair and felt horns

WIZARD Hand Puppet ~ by Gerhard Stiehl 1950s Rare! walrus Animal puppets by this brandPuppetry has been part of the German culture for hundreds of years. There's not only a strong tradition of German brands producing puppets as toys but also countless German designers and puppet makers creating puppets for the professional stage. This very expressive Wizard hand puppet was created by German designer Gerhard Stiehl and produced in the town of Borna, Germany, circa early 1950s. Different than newer versions with composite heads, the