Vintage Handmade Wooden East India Elephant Marionette Jointed Puppet 3"x6"x9"

Description

Vintage Handmade Wooden East Indian Elephant Marionette Jointed Puppet 3"x6"x9"
This gorgeous handmade decorative wooden elephant puppet will make a gorgeous addition to your collection. It was likely an upcycled toy puppet that was reused for the decorative export market but I cannot confirm nor am I certain of the actual age.
Please read complete details below and review photos closely for condition. Thank you and enjoy!
Measures approximately
3"x6"x9" overall including wood base
Approximate weight is 1 LB 1 OZ
Condition: In handmade pre-owned condition with wear including dents, dings, dirt, dust, grime, scratches, chips, patina, stains, uneven surface textures, uneven shapes including the wood block not being square and abrasions. It would have originally included string cords attached to it but I am assuming they were removed when it was mounted to the wood block. Please see photos for details.
QUESTIONS: I actively try to disclose all issues that I find with the piece and prefer to have a smooth transaction for both of us so please message any questions/concerns regarding the listing PRIOR to bidding/purchase
RETURNS: Items must be returned via the exact method and packaging as the original shipment including tracking/etc. Refund will be made once the item has arrived back to me in original condition with no damage. Items that appear to have been altered by the buyer, replaced or cleaned/polished/etc will not be accepted for return this includes damage caused due to buyer wear & missing pieces/components that were visible in listing images. Returned items will be thoroughly inspected for any alterations as compared to the original listing photos. RETURN SHIPPING COST IS AT THE EXPENSE OF THE BUYER.
Due to the variations in device screens and monitors, colors may vary slightly, therefore I cannot guarantee that what you see accurately portrays the colors of each item—please message with any questions regarding colors/etc