continental-black-devil-ventriloquist-puppet
Lot 240
Continental Black Devil Ventriloquist Puppet
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Late 18th - early 19th century, carved polychrome head, hands and feet, the right hand drilled to hold a weapon; the figure's clothing is minimal and quite savage, consisting only of breeches topped with a hair belt .

49.25 in.

Proceeds to benefit the American Dance Festival, Durham, North Carolina

Overall soiling; some worming and paint loss to wooden elements. With custom stand.

$1,000 - 2,000