African Prince Toy Marionette ~ Italy 1930s Old_Steiff_Stand It has been played with

It has been played with and shows wear with some stains on its felt face and hands

It has a very expressive carved and hand-painted wooden head in a vivid fabric body with wooden hands

Small bald spots

Seems unplayed with

Excellent condition with Else Hecht's tag

African Prince Toy Marionette ~ Italy 1930s Old_Steiff_Stand It has been played withMarionettes have fascinated audiences of all ages over the centuries. Even operas were specifically composed for Marionettes in the 18th century. Not surprisingly a variety of toy replicas were designed for family entertainment. This little marionette is a nice example of a string puppet that populated homes in the beginning of the 20th century. Skillfully handcrafted in Treviso, Italy, by Giulio Soravia, this puppet has a beautiful hand painted