Puppet (4) YOKE THE - Wood - 1990-2000

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Set of four Burmese string puppets, carved wood with fabric, Yoké Thé tradition, hand-painted faces, richly embroidered costumes, fully articulated with strings, dating to 1990–2000, without a stand, dimensions 40×12×7 cm, in good condition with age-related wear.

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4 beautiful traditional Burmese string puppets, carved wood and fabric (type Yoké thé)
hand-painted, expressive faces
rich costumes with embroidery and small decorative elements,
fully articulated puppets with the strings
beautiful patina, authentic objects

4 beautiful traditional Burmese string puppets, carved wood and fabric (type Yoké thé)
hand-painted, expressive faces
rich costumes with embroidery and small decorative elements,
fully articulated puppets with the strings
beautiful patina, authentic objects

Details

Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
4
Title
marionnettes birmanes
Country of origin
Myanmar/Burma
Material
Wood
Ethnic group/culture
YOKE THE
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
40 cm
Width
12 cm
Depth
7 cm
Estimated period
1990-2000
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