Puppet

1875-1925

Place madeUnited States, North America

Wood, cotton, glass beads

Overall: 10 1/2 x 5 1/2 x 1 1/2 in. ( 26.7 x 14 x 3.8 cm )

Z.1894

ClassificationsTOYS

DescriptionFransican monk puppet with a carved and painted head with a long curly brown beard and carved and painted hands and feet; cotton long sleeve robe covered in maroon beads with a belt and crucifix made of white and gold beads; hooded collar hides the string mechanism which attaches to metal rings at the top of the robe and is strung through the head.

Object NamePuppet