Puppet (2) - Wood - 1900

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Pair of Burmese yoke thè puppets from the 19th–20th century, carved in wood and hand‑painted, with strings for the mouth mechanism and articulated hands, in excellent condition with minimal signs of wear; dimensions: 60 cm high, 20 cm wide, 8 cm deep.

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Pair of Burmese puppets (yoke thé) from the 19th-20th century in excellent condition, with cords for the mouth mechanism and hand joints. Made entirely of wood and hand-painted, kept in perfect condition.
Costumes: the first decorated with sequins and gold threads, red stone on the chest, masculine hairstyle on the head reminiscent of small horns; the second red outfit, green stone on the chest, ochre underskirt and a tall brimless hat.

Pair of Burmese puppets (yoke thé) from the 19th-20th century in excellent condition, with cords for the mouth mechanism and hand joints. Made entirely of wood and hand-painted, kept in perfect condition.
Costumes: the first decorated with sequins and gold threads, red stone on the chest, masculine hairstyle on the head reminiscent of small horns; the second red outfit, green stone on the chest, ochre underskirt and a tall brimless hat.

Details

Era
1400-1900
Number of objects
2
Style
Antique inspired
Title
Marionette birmane yoke thè
Country of origin
Asia
Material
Wood
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
60 cm
Width
20 cm
Depth
8 cm
Estimated period
1900
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Object sold
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