Vintage Signed Folk Art Jester Marotte Court Fool Hand Painted Papier Mâché OOAK For Sale
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Vintage Signed Folk Art Jester Marotte Court Fool Hand Painted Papier Mâché OOAK: $177.00
Approximately 23½” tall (stick measurement only) * Hand-painted wooden staff * Papier-mâché/composition head * Velvet costume with metal bells * Appears to be signed by the artist M.Rey (signature worn and difficult to read) * Good vintage condition with age-related wearThis item is a jester's marotte (also known as a fool's bauble or jester stick). Historically, a marotte was carried by court jesters and featured a miniature carved head matching the jester's own costume, which they would use to interact with, mock, or punctuate conversations with the court.This specific piece is an artisan-crafted, One-Of-A-Kind (OOAK) display item. It is constructed out of papier-mâché, wood, fabric (velvet), and metal accents.M. Rey is an independent American folk/studio doll artist. The piece was handcrafted in a private workshop or small studio rather than an overseas commercial factory.Estimated Age: Late 20th Century (Circa 1980s–1990s).Materials: Hand-painted papier-mâché head, premium multi-tone plush velvet costume, hand-painted decorated wooden rod, and functioning metal jingle bells.
