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Dancer - antique marionette

Jan Benda (antique)

The dancer marionette was designed around 1940 by the graphic artist Jan Benda. All materials used are original and of very high quality.


Shipping cost to USA. Change the country of deliveryUSD 23
The only original
   SOLD   

In the case of the sale of this puppet, we dedicate half of the amount collected to the development of PUP - Puppet University Prague

Overview
  • Size: 70 cm (27.6 inches)
  • Weight: 1.5 kg
  • Material: Wood
  • Production: Hand carved
  • Mobility: Exposition (low)
  • Designer: Jan Benda (antique)
  • Gender Man
  • Character: Dancer
  • functions 0

An unusual antique Dancer marionette

This is how people in the first half of the 20th century imagined how exotic dancers looked. This marionette is made of linden wood, has beautiful wooden gold shoes, metal earrings and a beautiful pink costume. It will fit into the collection of a marionette enthusiast or connoisseur.

Jan Benda

Jan Benda (1897-1967) was a Czech graphic artist, draftsman and later a puppeteer. After being wounded on the Italian front, he was employed at the Archaeological Institute in Prague. He then began working with various Czech puppeteers to design and process marionettes, which he also modeled. Some of his marionette designs were processed by the company of the Czech carver Josef Kalous.

Shop reviews


Angela 8. 8. 2024bbbbb

My marionette-making workshop was the most fun I had during my visit to Prague! Everyone at Czech Marionettes was incredibly welcoming and encouraging. Lucy helped me to put the puppet together while another artist helped me to mix the paint. I love how it turned out! I wanted to do something different yet quintessentially Czech while I was here and this was the perfect choice! If you like arts and crafts and friendly people, you’ll enjoy this workshop. Sadly marionette theater performances are disappearing from Prague. But the talented people who carry on the traditions and artistic crafts are still here and they will gladly introduce you to this wonderful tradition.

Cynthia 7. 8. 2024bbbbb

Amazing! This little fellow is crafted with skill, love, and whimsy. I have several of the marionettes and each and everyone is a work of art. Can’t recommend enough; adore!

Talia 3. 8. 2024bbbbb

The most beautifully crafted marionette I've ever seen. She is amazing. And she was received in good time. Sooner than expected. Thank you

Paula 28. 7. 2024bbbbb

Wonderful Marionette. Great customer service. We will be back for more!

Nicole 19. 7. 2024bbbbb

Original puppet got lost but seller when above and beyond to replace it and get it to me as fast as possible and I love her so much I’m so grateful



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Source of the reviews: Marionettes.cz, Google, Etsy



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