Handmade Cloth and Papier Mache Russian Man Hand Puppet Japanese lacquer Spokeshaves--which apparently date to prehistoric

Spokeshaves--which apparently date to prehistoric times

but it would also be the perfect plate for carrying a bedtime snack

with an aubergine border and an array of patterns in yellow

What a box

Handmade Cloth and Papier Mache Russian Man Hand Puppet Japanese lacquer Spokeshaves--which apparently date to prehistoricAdmittedly, this is a bit of a weird one, but this Russian looking hand puppet feels pretty timely and his face rather reminds me of that of Donald Trump, too! Super handy for enacting politically inspired puppet shows or just satisfying the desire to manipulate a despot! I do think this painted papier mache face is quite spectacular, fantastically sculpted with long, sharp nose, snarling, partially open painted red mouth, and wonderfully detailed