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Czech Republic String Marionette Made from Wood and Ceramics Wearing Red Vest and Hat (Full View)

Czech Republic String Marionette Made from Wood and Ceramics Wearing Red Vest and Hat (Full View)

Male marionette from Prague, Czech Republic. His head, feet, and hands are ceramic, and his body is a wood block. He has four strings connected to his body, and one wire in his head. He is wearing a traditional costume for the Czech Republic with a peasant shirt. His vest, pants, and hat are red cotton, with decorative trim. His facial features are hand painted. This figure stands 11 inches (28 cm) tall.

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Galleries: Europe, Male, Marionette
Keywords: All_Czech_Marionette_Man, Bohemia, Czech Republic, Europe, boy, ceramic, doll, figure, figurine, hat, male, man, marionette, peasant, puppet, strings, traditional costume, vest, wire, wood
Photo Location: FCIT Photo Studio, Tampa, FL
Photographer: Dr. Ann E. Barron
Date of Photo: 05/30/2013
Device Make: Canon
Device Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II
Exposure Time: 0.05
F Number: 16
Original Dimensions: 2802×5382
Picture Orientation: Portrait
GPS Coordinates: 28°3'40.85"N 82°24'36.26"W
Picture Number: 27613