Hand Painted Papier Mache Eggs - Set of Three fun puppets The wood is worn thinner

The wood is worn thinner on the front where the latch closes

11 1/2" long x 5" deep x 2 5/8" tall

and is satisfyingly loud

and nice large plugs at the bottom

I believe he dates to the late 40s or so

Hand Painted Papier Mache Eggs - Set of Three fun puppets The wood is worn thinnerI think these papier mache eggs are mini masterpieces, and really love whoever made them. I think the female nude is my favorite, wrapping around the sides of the egg and surrounded by flames! But that clown is pretty terrific too, wavering between happy and sad. And the blue egg with three leafy stalks topped with what look a little like pinecones (?) are a nice complement to the other two. Fun in a bowl, or displayed in egg cups, or I'd think thread