Marionette

Object number2017.091.0008

Date1920-1929

Mediumwood, metal, textile

DimensionsOther: 5 × 17.5 in. (12.7 × 44.5 cm)

OriginCzechoslovakia

DescriptionA devil marionette wearing a black tunic and pants, a red collar and cape. A red ribbon runs around the bottom of the tunic and two lengths of gold ribbon are affixed to its front. He has red stockings and black heels. Likewise, his hands are also red. He has a black head with a blue and yellow face, red eyes, and his lips are in a sinister grin. There are large ears on the sides of his head and short horns on top. A long wire is attached to the top of his head with a wooden mechanism that resembles a crossbow at its top. Black thread connects his arms and legs to the controls at the top of the wire.

Credit LineGift in honor of Frankie King and Marcia DyKema Gift in memory of Eleanor Larsen, John and Florence Kvasnicka

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