Guignol, Gnafron & the Policeman

Original mold for the Guignol, Gnafron & Gendarme masks from the Guignol series

A unique, original piece for a singular vintage decoration.

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Bring home this one-of-a-kind Pop Culture piece to elevate your home or give the perfect gift to anyone nostalgic for the 60s through the 80s.

The story, the character, the creators, country of origin.
Guignol is a famous glove puppet created in Lyon, France, around 1808 by Laurent Mourguet. Initially conceived for an adult audience during an economic crisis affecting silk workers, this show has become an emblem of Lyon's cultural heritage.

The traditional plot depicts the daily adventures of Guignol, often accompanied by his sidekick Gnafron and his wife Madelon. Their stories serve as a platform to denounce, with humor and derision, the social injustices of the time while commenting on local events.

The character of Guignol represents the typical Lyonnais worker, or canut. Endowed with a lively, mischievous, and impertinent temperament, he is distinguished by his loyalty to the common people and his ability to ridicule authority through his frank speech and sharp repartee.