$649,00
As the Graveyard Fairy marionette, my role is anything but scary. On the contrary, my time in the graveyard has been filled with fascinating encounters, meeting kind souls who share their rich histories, and witnessing countless magical moments beneath the moonlit sky.
My name might sound eerie, but at heart, I’m truly a fairy. There’s nothing frightening about my time spent in graveyards; in fact, the departed souls need a fairy companion just like anyone else. I find joy in listening to their tales from bygone eras—each story is unique, weaving narratives of happiness and sometimes sorrow. With endless time at my disposal, I can savor every tale.
This marionette is crafted for those with advanced puppeteering skills. However, if you are driven and eager to learn, even beginners can grasp the art of bringing this puppet to life. With patience and practice, anyone can master its graceful movements and gentle gestures.
Hand-carved puppets are highly sought after by collectors and puppeteers for several important reasons. First, each puppet is a unique work of art, carefully crafted by skilled carvers and artists all in one. The intricate details and craftsmanship involved in the making of these puppets give them considerable value and make them more than just toys or decorations, but rather valuable works of art.
Puppeteers often choose to buy wooden marionettes for their exceptional durability and versatility in performances. Wooden marionettes offer a robust and resilient framework that can withstand frequent handling and manipulation, essential for the dynamic movements required in puppetry. The material allows for precise carving, resulting in detailed and expressive features that bring characters to life on stage, enhancing the storytelling experience. Additionally, the weight and balance of wooden marionettes provide puppeteers with better control and fluidity of movement, allowing for more nuanced and expressive performances. This combination of durability, aesthetic appeal, and performance capability makes wooden marionettes a preferred choice for professional puppeteers seeking high-quality, reliable puppets for their art.
As these puppets age, their value often increases due to their rarity and the historical significance they may acquire over time. Antique hand-carved puppets can reflect the artistic styles and cultural nuances of the era in which they were created, offering a glimpse into the past that is both interesting and valuable to collectors.
In addition, the materials used in hand carving, often high quality wood, contribute to the longevity and durability of these puppets, allowing them to not only stand the test of time, but also to endure hours of performing on stage. This durability, coupled with fine craftsmanship, means that older puppets are prized for their preserved beauty and craftsmanship.
Collectors are also drawn to the personal touch that comes with hand carving. Each puppet bears the distinctive style of its maker, reflecting individual artistic talent and commitment. This personal connection between creator and creation lends each puppet a story, history and unique charm that mass-produced items cannot replicate.
Overall, hand-carved puppets are prized by collectors not only for their aesthetic and artistic value, but also for their ability to capture and capture the essence of the time and culture they represent, making them timeless works of art whose value increases with age.
In the market for collectors, the decision to buy a puppet, especially a hand-carved one, is not just a purchase but an investment in a piece of cultural heritage.
You think marionettes are just puppets on strings?
Behind every wooden puppet lies countless hours of craftsmanship. Watch a brief video on the creation of a hand-carved marionette:
The Fairy’s movements are incredibly graceful thanks to wrist joints and a special hip joint that allows her legs to move not only forward but also sideways.
Please be aware that this puppet is a unique original, hand-carved, hand-painted, and hand-sewn, so subtle inconsistencies may exist when comparing it to the images on my website.
