Description
19th Century European Large Handmade Marionette Puppet Joan Of Arc Metal Armor. Hand Carved Wood arms, legs and body. All handcrafted. Hand Carved head, pai ted face, real hair. Made silk skirt under armor. Large shield in one hand. Wood Hand with metal rod on top. One metal rod on Hand. Metal, brass and copper. Shield comes down over face. Came from an estate of man who traveled the world. Not a reproduction. Height 45 inches with handke. Height 39 inches without handle. Width 12 inches shoulder to shoulder. About 15 to 18 pounds. Might have had a sword. Possible maker in Italy of Sicily. Medici lion on top of helmet. Someone was one great craftsman to create this. String broke on one hook of shield.