Early 1900s Sicilian Carved Wood Opera De Pupi Knight Marionette Puppet Filigree we do not know the

we do not know the family it belonged to

We made him ready for his rest

This wonderful piece is set with dozens of dazzling blood red rose cut Bohemian garnets

it also was considered quite trendy and fashionable for the time

celestial bodies -- especially the moon and the stars -- have been studied

Early 1900s Sicilian Carved Wood Opera De Pupi Knight Marionette Puppet Filigree we do not know theOpera de Pupi has been a long revered art form based out of southern Italy since the 1800s. Artisans created detailed puppets based on characters popular in literature, tales and farces and animated them in skits. Unfortunately, the art form began to decline with the invention of film. Today original puppets from the 1800s and early 1900s are highly sought after as there are not many that come up on market. This is an absolutely stunning example of an