Be the puppeteer and tell stories of the Highlander from the Polish mountains with this handcrafted puppet dressed in traditional folk garb. Fashioned in the design of a scarecrow, the puppet is stuffed with straw and adorned in various fabrics used to create its outfit. The puppet is attached to a wooden pole for handheld plays or can be used as a decoration item.
The Highlanders (Górale in Polish) settled the area of the Carpathian Mountains between the 14th to 17th centuries. As a group of indigenous people, their unique folklore, culture, and traditions are remembered and practiced in many of their regions today. Annual festivals are held in numerous locations to continue the preservation of their honored traditions.
Puppet measures approx: 8.5" L x 1.5" W x 9.0" H
With wooden pole puppet is approx. 15" Tall
Made in Poland
