SKU: 0465
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Vintage Sicilian marionette puppet. This is a great example of Sicilian folk art. Marionettes like these were used in puppet theatre (opera dei pupi). In the mid 19th century and prior to mass media, puppet theatre was a form of entertainment. Palermo, Italy is most famous for this.
DIMENSIONS: 16.5" puppet body
MATERIAL: Various
AGE: Early to Mid 20th Century
ORIGIN/REGION: Sicily, Italy