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Lot 243
Two Antique Italian or Sicilian Rod Puppets
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Late 19th century, carved polychrome heads, hands and feet, each depicting a Saracen wearing a fabric-wrapped conical metal helmet, the first (32.5 in.), is clad in a skirt only; the second (42 in.), is fully outfitted in a European uniform having metal epaulettes.

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

The smaller puppet has considerable loss to its nose; the larger puppet has a repaired right foot; paint flaking, soiling and mothing are common to both costumes. With custom stands.

$1,000 - 2,000