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Up for sale/sale is a vintage, hand-carved leather hand puppet featuring a distinctive Native American/Inuit character face.
This unique and charismatic puppet is crafted from multiple materials. The main body is a flat-form puppet made of textured brown suede leather with a single arm extending. The real star is the hand-molded or hand-carved character face (possibly a dense composite or specialized leather molding technique) with dark brown skin and stylized, wrinkled features. The character’s eyes are closed, and its prominent lips are painted a bright red, giving it a unique personality. The face is surrounded by a plush, white/tan fur trim, creating a classic parka-style hood.
This is a true vintage piece, likely from the 1970s. The specific construction method of the face makes it stand out from typical cloth puppets.
Measurements:
Height (Top of hood to bottom): Approx. 10.5 inches
Width (Face hood): Approx. 5.5 inches
Condition Notes:
This is a vintage, pre-owned item and shows signs of age and play.
Body: The suede leather body shows general surface wear, fading, and light matting, consistent with age and use.
Face: The painted red lips show some chipping and minor paint loss. The composite/carved material has minor surface imperfections but is structurally sound.
The original wooden display stand is not included.
Please review all high-resolution photos carefully to assess condition, as they are part of the description.
This distinctive puppet is perfect for collectors of vintage folk art, unique puppets, or as a conversation piece! Priced reasonably for a quick sale.
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