27" tall

[LouiseV]

Hello All,
Does anybody have a clue about this guy. My friend brought it back from Europe 50 years ago. I can't remember a thing that she told me about it...any help would be appreciate! Thank you!

 

[Sentrom]

Is it wood, metal or clay? Is it solid or hollow? Does it rattle when shaken?

 

[yaxthri]

I guess it could be a really old stick puppet. The Devil is a character in the Puppet theatre since the Middle Ages.

Check out this modern variation Devil - stick puppet - E-shop - Ma?ek - um?lecká výroba

Now without any further info this could also be an antique tribal art accessory, could be african, no other clue...

 

[bigfoot1]

this exact one claims its a wand...from spain...no other info..$100.00 u.s.

 

[DigIron2]

looks like a happy little devil.pretty neat

 

[nhbenz]

The descriptions seem to be Persian ceremonial scepter / mace: persian devil head scepter mace - Google Search