DEVIL Hand Puppet by Curt Meissner ~ 1960s Royal The body is made from

The body is made from colorful fabrics

a puppet character that gave birth to an entire theater genre and became a true French icon

This sweet little puppet has been well loved

Materials: polychrome plaster

The removable rubber-like ring allows it to stand by itself

DEVIL Hand Puppet by Curt Meissner ~ 1960s Royal The body is made fromGermany is recognized worldwide as home to one of the most creative toy making industries in Europe. It is not a surprise that puppetry is also very strong and has been part of their vibrant culture for hundreds of years. The brand iKnstlerpuppe (Artistic Dolls) is a great example of this elaborate style of early hand puppets once produced in the German Democratic Republic (GDR). This Devil hand puppet was created in the Curt Meiner workshop circa