Czech Puppet (Marionette): "Loutky" - "Manicka" Character
Collection: Everyday Connections
Object Category: Toys
Object Type: Puppets
Country: Czech Republic
Continent: Europe
Geographic Region: Eastern Europe
width: 6 in;
height: 22 in;
depth: 3 in
This Czech marionette is Manicka, a very popular puppet.
Marionette theater has been an important entertainment in Prague since the late 1600s. Puppet shows were performed in the Czech language.
The character Manicka first appeared in a puppet play in 1930, and was paired with Hurvinek, another popular character.
Source:
http://www.czechmarionettes.com/detail/280-Manicka---well-known-puppet
http://puppetsinprague.eu/history/first.html
https://happygoducky.com.au/blogs/news/114873476-czech-toys-and-their-history