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Marionettes come in many different styles. Large, small, simple or complex. If you don't see what you are looking for, please ask. Many more are available.

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This marionette is approximately 9" tall and is constructed of wood. It is imported from Czech Republic and has 4 strings and a head rod. Overall size is 23".

Many styles are available in this size including kings, queens, princes, jesters, girls, boys, grandma and grandpa and more.




Price from $15 to $17






Pinocchio

medium size Pinocchio

Our puppets would not be complete without Pinocchio!
This fellow is constructed of wood, making
him a bit more durable. He is approximately
12 inches tall and is imported from
Czech Republic.



Price $32














group of marionettes

This group of marionettes is also from
Czech Republic. They are the same
size and style as the Pinocchio
pictured above. They have nine
strings and are made of wood.
Others are available in this
size category too.

Price $32 each





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Wizard

wizard

This wizard is approximately 18 inches
tall. His hands, head and feet are
plaster and clothes are hand crafted. He
has four strings (two arms and two legs)and
a head rod. He is imported from Czech Republic.



Price $60





King

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The King is approximately 19 inches tall
and is constructed of plaster. He has
four strings (two on arms, two on legs)
and has a head rod. Clothes are hand
crafted. He is imported from Czech Republic.

Price $60















Queen

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This queen is mate to the king seen above.
She also is 19 inches tall and is
constructed of plaster. Her gown
is handmade and is trimmed in hand
sewn lace. She has four strings (two
arms and two legs) and a head rod.
She is imported from Czech Republic.




Price $60







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Here is a sample of the marionettes from Thailand. These two are Don Quixote and his squire Sancho. They
are quite large - approximately 24 inches tall.
Their hands,heads and feet are molded of paper
mache. Their bodies are wood. Clothes have
lovely detail.

Many others are available in this style including
clown, jester, Pinocchio, crocodile, goat, cat,
and even food items!












Controllers

The following pictures represent some of the different types of controllers for marionettes.

small controller

This type of controller has four strings -
two on legs and two on arms - and a head
rod. It is found on the smaller wooden
marionettes in the $15 to $20 price range
and is also found on some of the fragile,
decorative marionettes from Czech Republic
including the King and Queen pictured above.





controller - medium

This type controller is found on the
medium sized wooden marionettes, such
as Pinocchio shown above. It has nine
strings. Two on legs, two on arms,
two on head, two on shoulders and
one in the back.






controller

This controller is found on the more
decorative marionettes from Czech
Republic. (pictures coming soon)
It also has nine strings
and allows for a further range
of motion due to its design.

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