Japanese Clown Papier Mache and Cloth Vintage Hand Puppet hanging bat sculpture perhaps original to its making

perhaps original to its making

circa 1920s-40s

which I believe dates from the mid 20th century

Tall and with graceful

Japanese Clown Papier Mache and Cloth Vintage Hand Puppet hanging bat sculpture perhaps original to its makingA few months ago I found a wonderful Japanese cat hand puppet (which immediately sold) that was clearly made by the same maker as this terrific clown and I will continue to hunt for more of the like as I am completely in love with them! With a hand painted papier mache head and a body sewn of two complementary brown and white patterned fabrics, I find it just completely charming. I believe it dates to the 1940s or so, and is ready to be used for a