Decor-Spielzeug WITCH Hand Puppet ~ 1960s rare! 1970s

Decor-Spielzeug WITCH Hand Puppet ~ 1960s rare! 1970sThis captivating 1960s hand puppet Witch is something you won't want to miss! Crafted in Germany by Decor Spielzeug, it features a very expressive carved and hand painted wooden head and a colorful fabric body with wooden hands. The company was founded in 1957 and distinguished itself as the first "workshop for people with disabilities" in the area. Like this vintage hand puppet, much of its early production was inspired by Waldorf's educational toys

This toy works nicely as a stand alone decoration piece or it can be your next vintage DIY puppet project

Light stain on the chin and plush thinning on mane

The eyes are glass and the body is made from mohair with a felt face mask and hands

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With early Steiff button

he is an adorable and well made toy full of vintage charm

Size: approximately 17in/43cm

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His body is crafted from felt as a dark cloak and his detailed hands made from white felt

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This sweet little puppet has been loved and shows some small stain and bald spots here and there but nothing that detracts from his charm and personality

a common practice with old puppets