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Water Spirit with a Hat - antique marionette

Karel Krob

This antique Water spirit marionette is an unique original from the artist Karel Krob. It was made around 1940 from quality materials, all parts of the marionette are original.


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The only original
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In the case of the sale of this puppet, we dedicate half of the amount collected to the development of PUP - Puppet University Prague

Overview
  • Material: Wood
  • Production: Hand carved
  • Mobility: Exposition (low)
  • Designer: Karel Krob
  • Gender Man
  • Character: Waterman
  • Functions: 0

An antique fairytale water spirit marionette

This antique marionette is a really an original piece. It is carved from linden wood, the hat and dress are made of original fabrics. Notice the his bulging eyes, which seemed to tempt you to follow him into the water. His hat, jacket and trousers, which are studded with fringe and detailed decoration, serve as protection from the sun. The details on his face such as his beard, his shoes and even his fingernails are hand carved and painted. This work of art will certainly stand out in every collection.

Karel Krob

Karel Krob (1904 - 1974) originally trained as a shoemaker, but from a young age he was fascinated by the puppetry world. That is why he also devoted all his free time to carving and making marionettes. He continued the tradition of Czech puppeteers, because he carved marionettes as he remembered them from the marionette shows of his childhood. Initially, he made marionettes only for the pleasure of his children, acquaintances and friends. Later, he carved marionettes for puppet ensembles, including the Spejbl and Hurvínek Theater. Today, his works are represented in a number of museum and private collections and puppet ensembles.

Shop reviews


Kirsten 9. 4. 2026bbbbb

Excellent, beautifully made. Delivery was right on time. Only drama was Indian customs, which was very challenging allow three weeks for Indian customs but not the puppet makers fault.

Adam 4. 3. 2026bbbbb

Excellent. I’m very happy with the puppet.

Oliver 28. 2. 2026bbbbb

A very charming marionette with character and graceful movements...

Maria 20. 2. 2026b

The measurement is incorrect. They're measuring from the puppet's string. They're not measuring the puppet itself, and of course, it's super small and super, super expensive.

Micha 16. 2. 2026bbbbb

Very nice marionette, fast delivery, everything perfect.



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