Mid-Century Tofa Czechoslovakian Wooden Finger Puppet Set clay lion while the box shows some

while the box shows some wear around the edges and two thin surface cuts on the top of the box

I purchased it at the estate sale of a family of artists who had many wonderful things

which I am guessing represents a deer

and the cup is 2 3/4" tall x 5 1/2" at widest (handle to handle)

which I must say is rather satisfying to employ

Mid-Century Tofa Czechoslovakian Wooden Finger Puppet Set clay lion while the box shows someWhat a wonderful set of finger puppets! This complete set of five, in the original box, includes a donkey, bear, horse, mouse and dog. The puppets are made of painted wood, fabric (in a great array of colorful prints!), and what is either leather or vinyl for the ears. I think both they, and the graphics on the box, are just fantastic great for kids, for amusing cats, or for cheering up oneself! I believe these date from the 1960s and were made in