The Headless Horseman: Sleepy Hollow Marionette Puppet

🎃 "The legend of Sleepy Hollow rides again..." 🐴

On dark autumn nights when the wind howls through the trees, the Headless Horseman still rides through Sleepy Hollow, searching eternally for his lost head. This haunting marionette brings Washington Irving's most terrifying legend to life - the Hessian soldier who lost his head to a cannonball during the Revolutionary War and now haunts the countryside with a flaming pumpkin in place of his missing skull.

Cloaked in darkness and mounted on his spectral steed, the Horseman clutches his jack-o'-lantern head, its carved grin glowing with malevolent intent. Every detail captures the eerie atmosphere of Irving's classic tale - from the tattered military cloak to the sinister pumpkin that serves as his temporary head. This isn't just a puppet; it's a piece of American folklore brought to terrifying life.

What Makes This Special:

• One-of-a-kind tribute to Washington Irving's Sleepy Hollow legend
• Iconic pumpkin head with carved jack-o'-lantern features
• Mysterious cloaked figure capturing the Horseman's menacing presence
• Fully articulated marionette with professional stringing
• Doll form: approximately 25cm tall
• As marionette: 60cm when hanging
• Perfect for Halloween decor, folklore collectors, and horror enthusiasts

Halloween Horror Show: Frightening can be fun! It's no surprise that many people find marionettes creepy or scary, no matter how cute you try to make them. And so it is with no small relish that I find myself indulging the darker side of story and my own fascination with the macabre in creating a range of puppets to celebrate the shadows and the sinister.

Whether you're a fan of classic American folklore, a Halloween enthusiast, or simply appreciate the artistry of handmade horror puppets, the Headless Horseman is guaranteed to haunt your collection. Just don't let him catch you on a dark road after midnight...