Vintage Hand Carved Wooden Marionette Horse Puppet Folk Art Jointed Figure For Sale

Vintage hand-carved wooden horse marionette puppet featuring articulated limbs, movable head, original control strings, horsehair mane, and decorative hand-painted accents with gilt details. This charming folk-art piece displays wonderful character and patina, making it an attractive display item for collectors of marionettes, puppets, folk art, theater memorabilia, and equestrian décor.

The puppet retains its original hand-carved construction and decorative finish but shows significant age-related wear consistent with use and storage. Condition issues include paint loss, finish wear, surface scratches, age cracking to the wood and finish, worn and tangled strings, and the tail is missing. The marionette would benefit from re-stringing and restoration if intended for operation as a functioning puppet. Despite these condition issues, it remains a visually appealing vintage decorative piece with strong display presence and authentic aged character.

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