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 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
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
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 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 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
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. 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.
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.
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. |