WALDORF Kasper (Mr Punch) Hand Puppet ~ 1930s rare! Folk_Art_Puppet

WALDORF Kasper (Mr Punch) Hand Puppet ~ 1930s rare! Folk_Art_PuppetStep into the early days of Waldorf educational toys with this charming 1930s hand puppet of a Kasper character (Kasper is the German version of Mr Punch). Made in Germany following Rudolf Steiners philosophy, this toy was carefully handcrafted using natural materials. Its amazing expression, intentionally open and "unfinished", is designed to come alive through a childs imagination. Its head is finely carved from a single block of linden wood, shaped

He's dressed in a shiny velvet-like costume and even animal fur was rustically attached by nails to the head depicting hair

They were made in Germany circa 1920-30s

The head is unpainted and the natural color of the wood makes it even more unique

Her unique expression has an adorable folk art quality

This toy has been gently used and is missing its paper ID tag

His laughing expression

fabric and wooden parts

Its original colors seem to have faded over the years but the detailed airbrushing work gives it a distressed look that is also very appealing

matted areas and soiling

Animal puppet characters made by Kersa are rare so don't miss the chance to bring this little chimp to your vintage toy collection

soiling and stitching damage on the eyes

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