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Witch - antique marionette

František Šimek

This marionette was made around 1920 by the Czech puppeteer František Šimek.


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Overview
  • Size: 52 cm (20.5 inches)
  • Weight: 1.0 kg
  • Material: Wood
  • Production: Hand carved
  • Mobility: Exposition (low)
  • Designer: František Šimek
  • Gender Woman
  • Character: Witch
  • Functions: 0

An antique witch fairytale-like marionette

This antique marionette really is an original piece. The witch has a very comical expression, a crooked nose and a bulging eye. Her second eye is created with a bead and, of course, she must have a large wart on the side of her nose. Her strange smile perfectly complements her original look. Her hair peeks out from under a pink scarf, the rest of her body is carved from linden wood.

František Šimek

František Šimek (1881-1949) learned the carving craft from his father. He created heads and whole marionettes either alone or with other Czech puppeteers. He also renovated marionettes for other puppeteers. The costumes were made by his wife. In addition to marionettes, he also made daily necessities and furniture and restored wooden sculptures in churches.

Shop reviews


Amanda 18. 2. 2025bbbbb

It’s adorable and so much fun to play with. My 4 year old loves watching the marionette dance!

John 17. 2. 2025bbbbb

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T 17. 2. 2025bbbbb

This marionette is a treasured work of art- a gift for one of sons, I cannot express well enough how beautiful the artistry and attention to warming detail! Thank you and I will certainly and indeed revisit your store! An incredibly gifted artisan!

John 14. 2. 2025bbbbb

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Troy 1. 1. 2025bbbbb

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



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