WALDORF Tutor Hand Puppet ~ 1930s rare! Steiff_teddy_BearStep into the early days of Waldorf educational toys with this charming 1930s hand puppet of a Tutor character. Made in Germany following Rudolf Steiners philosophy, this toy was carefully handcrafted using natural materials. Its amazing expression, intentionally open and "unfinished", is designed to come alive through a childs imagination. Its head is finely carved from a single block of linden wood, shaped into a soft, archetypal form with only
Leo has been gently used with some small bald spots and a worn chest tag
Steiff uses the finest mohair plush and it is not a surprise that Jocko looks gorgeous even after so many years of life
an indication that it might have been created for professional use
His unique expression has an adorable folk art quality
They are considered educational toys and receive the "spiel gut" (play well) label
Her eye-catching expression with pointy nose is adorable
Some stitches around the neck are loose
The head is also beautifully hand painted with vibrant paint strokes
It is overall in good condition but is missing the Steiff button and other IDs
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Condition: Used and pre-owned vintage paper stands
