HATTED MAN Hand Puppet ~ by Edi Kallista 1920-40s Rare! Dark character

HATTED MAN Hand Puppet ~ by Edi Kallista 1920-40s Rare! Dark characterEdi Kallista (1881 1974) was a Bohemian born artist and director known for his involvement with puppet theater in Germany. He developed a fascinating style of sewn and stuffed textile hand puppets using felt, jersey and cotton fabrics that aimed to be unbreakable and puncture proof". Their facial features are achieved by very artistic embroidery lines and details. They started handcrafting these puppets in the 20s and continued until the outbreak of

He wears a traditional hat and scarf

Very charming with adorable expression

They started handcrafting these puppets in the 20s and continued until the outbreak of the Second World War in the 40s

And this puppet is special not only because of its eye-catching look but also because it retains ALL tags and seems unused

stains and other age and use related wear

and this puppet is a great example of his creations

this Princess character is marked "Bross" behind her neck

button and yellow #0317

gives him a captivating look

This Constable hand puppet is an old find from a Punch & Judy Set

Very good condition with tag

It is missing the legs and has some holes and tears on the body and face chips and paint loss