Mini-Puppet?

We received a surprise package a couple days ago from Allen Fuller. It contained a "kissing Santa" that he handcrafted for us using needlepoint and plastic canvass. Exquisite. Squeeze little Santa's cheeks and he opens his mouth to present the holder with a Hershey's chocolate kiss! Very clever.

Now I know this piece is intended as a Christmas ornament, but in the hands of any ventriloquist it becomes a mini-puppet - just squeeze his cheeks to open and close his mouth! "Ho, Ho, Ho! Merry Christmas!" Love it!