GENDARME Hand Puppet ~ Guignol France early 1900s Rare! invicta This very expressive Boy hand

This very expressive Boy hand puppet was created by German designer Gerhard Stiehl and produced in the town of Borna

It was likely made in Germany in the early 1900s

He is a satirical personification of the United Kingdom

is adorable

It has nylon whiskers and the nose/mouth is hand stitched

GENDARME Hand Puppet ~ Guignol France early 1900s Rare! invicta This very expressive Boy handIn 1808, Laurent Mourguet created the "Guignol", a puppet character that gave birth to an entire theater genre and became a true French icon! Guignol is a representation of the working class of the period and brings the humor and wit of the everyman to life. Like his English counterpart, Mr. Punch, he uses humor to challenge the powerful and has gathered fans from all over the world. Here's a nice example of an authentic and old Guignol hand puppet