An Unusual Zoomorphic Puppet Head

Southern China (?), 19th c.

Ex–Santa Fe, New Mexico, estate

16.5” h x 4.5” w x 4.75” d” (41.9 x 11.43 x 12.1 cm)

Price: $1,500.00

 
 

A most unusual puppet head representing a mythical animal, possibly a monkey. The piece is equipped with an articulating jaw and eyelids. A piece with real magic.