GRETEL Hand Puppet by Till De Kock ~ 1960s Rare! grandpa but his structure is solid

but his structure is solid and he still displays well

age stains and fabric discoloration

and nylon whiskers

a fictional nobleman created by German writer Rudolf Erich Raspe in 1785

Materials: synthetic fur

GRETEL Hand Puppet by Till De Kock ~ 1960s Rare! grandpa but his structure is solidTill De Kock (1915 2010) was a highly skilled German wood sculptor who produced over thousands of puppets throughout his career. He worked with theatrical companies and television programs. He created an innovative "cut" approach to wood carving, distinct from the well recognized Hohnsteiner style. Here's a Gretel hand puppet finely handcrafted in Germany by him circa 1960s. She is nicely hand painted and has a gorgeous expression. Her structure is