Kaspar Finished Banner

This banner celebrates Kaspar, the subversive jester of European puppet theater. Peter Schumann's first puppet was a Kaspar made by Max Jacob (1888-1967), the legendary puppeteer behind Germany's Hohnstein Puppet Theater and a key figure in 20th century puppet modernism. This connection roots Bread & Puppet's radical theater directly in Europe's puppet revival tradition.

Kaspar remains central to B&P's performances and printed works - including the Planet Kaspar books - carrying forward his legacy of dark humor and social satire through the company's distinctive visual style.

Banners are hand printed from Peter Schumann’s masonite cuts and are painted and sewn-by-hand in our print shop, in Glover, Vermont. Banners are made with printing ink on unbleached cotton, unless otherwise stated.

Each banner is made with a sleeve on top for hanging. You can hang the banner indoors or out. Although our banners can endure weather, we recommend bringing them in over winter or during severe weather.

Because each banner is handmade, items may vary slightly from photographs.

Approximate Measurements: 15" x 19"

Wash separately in cold water.