Papier-mache Jester Lantern

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Papier-mache Jester Lantern, Germany, c. 1900, molded papier-mache head-form lantern with wire handle, heavily molded comic facial features wearing jester's hat, printed tissue paper eyes and teeth, applied curly mohair skin wig, and neck ruffle, ht. 4.5 in., (excellent, some mohair loss).
Estimate $800-1,200

excellent, some mohair loss

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