owl hand puppet, Lotte Sievers-Hahn Workshop

Artwork Overview

founded 1929
owl hand puppet, mid 1900s
Where object was made: Brockel, Germany
Material/technique: fur; carving; cloth; wood; felt
Dimensions:
Object Height/Width/Depth (Height x Width x Depth): 31 x 31 x 6 cm
Object Height/Width/Depth (Height x Width x Depth): 12 3/16 x 12 3/16 x 2 3/8 in
Credit line: Gift of Hazelle H. Rollins
Accession number: 2007.7373
Not on display

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This German owl puppet, made from wood, fur, cloth, and felt, stares straight ahead and appears to be about to fly. Owls are often symbols of wisdom and knowledge. In some popular German folk tales, the owl is considered a forest spirit.

If this puppet was a character in a puppet show, what kind of personality do you think it would have? Would it be silly, serious, or something else?

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