Large Woodsman

Large Woodsman

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This is actually a traditional rendition of Krakonos, a Czech folklore figure. Krakonos is the Father of the Woods and has mystical god-like powers. The Krkonose mountains are some of the largest in the Czech Republic and the area is filled with tales of a mysterious man who cares for the nature of the mountains. This marionette has a classic skeleton of wood. His hands and face are cast from a unique plaster like compound then beautifully hand-painted. Notice the accessories and attention to detail, colorful pipe, leaves in his hair and beard, patchwork closing and carved wooden shoes. Height:70 cm / 28 inch This guy is seriously big.  Skeleton:Wood Face:Unique plaster compound Hands:Unique plaster compound Feet:Hand carved wooden shoes Operating device:Professional operating device. A truly magnificent marionette this one .