DEVIL Hand Puppet ~ by Gerhard Stiehl 1950s Rare! tabby cat White Jocko's head is stuffed

White Jocko's head is stuffed with excelsior (wood wool) and has a cardboard finger tube for movement

He is one of the rare characters of the Kasperle Theater

Roger's Daniel Tiger puppet

With early Steiff button

Monkey's large eyes and ears give it a vivid expression that is unique

DEVIL Hand Puppet ~ by Gerhard Stiehl 1950s Rare! tabby cat White Jocko's head is stuffedPuppetry has been part of the German culture for hundreds of years. There's not only a strong tradition of German brands producing puppets as toys but also countless German designers and puppet makers creating puppets for the professional stage. This very expressive Devil hand puppet was created by German designer Gerhard Stiehl and produced in the town of Borna, Germany, circa early 1950s. Different from newer versions with composite heads, the