This marionette was created around 1900 by professional carver Vojtěch Zach (1867-1939).
In the case of the sale of this puppet, we dedicate half of the amount collected to the development of PUP - Puppet University Prague
With its thick beard, cloth shoes and leather belt, this Hercules marionette has a truly unique raw look. His dark eyes radiate kindness and his gaze will win your heart. All materials used to make this marionette are original and very high quality.
Vojtěch carved marionettes and played puppet theater since his childhood, later he worked in woodcarving professionally. Many marionette theaters all over Bohemia played with his marionettes. His marionettes are characterized by a specific expression that expresses not only the character itself, but also their emotional mood. They are known for their slender heads with detailed face carvings. They can have a stubborn expression due to wrinkled eyebrows and numerous sharp wrinkles. The whole body is perfectly anatomically hand-carved to a professional standard. This Hercules comes from the private collection of Rudolf Helebrant.
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, youll 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.
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. Cant recommend enough; adore!
The most beautifully crafted marionette I've ever seen. She is amazing. And she was received in good time. Sooner than expected. Thank you
Wonderful Marionette. Great customer service. We will be back for more!
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 Im so grateful
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