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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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The only original
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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


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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