Taoists An Eastern counterpart to our wise man Hermit, the wandering Taoist evokes the wisdom of his culture while imparting his own spiritual experience with peace and harmony as an exponent of the Zen. Part roving philosopher, part martial arts Master, part whimsical mystic, he is all one with all things and a perfect metaphysical partner for those who walk with a foot in both worlds. Marionette in doll form is approximately 25cm in height or 60cm when strung. Squeaky Classics: Original designs for all ages from our early roots til now! The first puppet I ever made in our standard 6-string design was a little Mummy marionette, a simple bandaged affair which utilised the weight of the clay pieces and the meagre costuming to create a proper functioning prototype which remains the core design behind most of our work to date. By working with some basic archetypes and alternating through gender, age and cultural influences, I developed a classic range of differing characters which are a continuing part of the Squeaking Tribe canon today. As familiar as these characters are to me now, I keep the joy alive by incorporating more details and personal quirks than I did in the past, so each one still retains its own unique identity. For the budget-minded, these are a good starting point to gauge your interest without betting the farm. A perfect launch-pad for the young ones, too!