GIANT Hand Puppet ~ by Gerhard Stiehl 1950s Rare! King Old Man this Asian character is marked

this Asian character is marked "Bross" behind his neck

ID: unmarked

Year: 1955-58

this puppet was expertly handmade in Germany using the finest materials

GIANT Hand Puppet ~ by Gerhard Stiehl 1950s Rare! King Old Man this Asian character is markedPuppetry 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 Giant hand puppet was created by German designer Gerhard Stiehl and produced in the town of Borna, Germany, circa early 1950s. Different from newer versions with composite heads, the