KERSA Santa Claus Hand Puppet ~ 1980s Smardy France in the early 2000s

France in the early 2000s

Size: Approximately 14in/36cm tall

The carving and painting on this piece with a protruding nose and are remarkable

His body is crafted with a woven fabric and has a cloth ruff around his neck

an indication of an early model

KERSA Santa Claus Hand Puppet ~ 1980s Smardy France in the early 2000sFounded in 1925, KERSA is Europe's premier hand puppet maker. Four generations of the family have proudly cultivated their crafting tradition, and the company continues to produce charming puppets until today. KERSA stands for "Kreative Erzeugnisse Realisiert im Spielwaren Atelier", a German phrase that expresses their goal to produce artistic products that encourage children's imagination. This Santa Claus hand puppet is a great example of KERSA's