Two large Burmese (Myanmar) puppets. - Myanmar - 20th century
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Two large Burmese (Myanmar) marionettes from circa 1950, carved in wood with cotton, glass beads and pigments, fully articulated with original cords and crosspiece, dressed in multi‑layered embroidered costumes, in good used condition, provenance Privécollectie.
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Two large antique Burmese (Myanmar) marionettes – 'Yoke thé' – wood, cotton, glass beads, pigment – circa 1950
Beautiful duo of authentic Burmese puppets, traditionally used in the classical Yoke thé shadow puppet theater. The puppets are entirely hand-carved from wood, featuring characteristic expressive facial expressions, finely applied facial pigments, and richly decorated costumes.
Both dolls wear original, multi-layered clothing with embroidered elements, shiny sequins, and handwoven fabrics. The arms and legs are movable; the original cords and the wooden crosspiece are present.
The larger figure wears a pointed hat and has a distinctive smile – typical of comedic or aristocratic roles within Burmese puppet theater.
The smaller figure has striking hair tufts, painted arms, and a refined chest plate.
Condition: good, used state with signs of age, minor paint wear, slight fabric discoloration – fully consistent with age and use. Very decorative and rare as a set.
Dimensions (approximately):
- Pop 1: approximately 50 cm tall (including costume)
- Pop 2: approximately 35 cm tall
(Excluding rope length)
Material: sliced wood, cotton, glass beads, metal sequins, original pigments.
Origin: Myanmar (Burma)
Period: circa 1950
Shipping:
Carefully packed in a custom-made box and shipped insured.
Two large antique Burmese (Myanmar) marionettes – 'Yoke thé' – wood, cotton, glass beads, pigment – circa 1950
Beautiful duo of authentic Burmese puppets, traditionally used in the classical Yoke thé shadow puppet theater. The puppets are entirely hand-carved from wood, featuring characteristic expressive facial expressions, finely applied facial pigments, and richly decorated costumes.
Both dolls wear original, multi-layered clothing with embroidered elements, shiny sequins, and handwoven fabrics. The arms and legs are movable; the original cords and the wooden crosspiece are present.
The larger figure wears a pointed hat and has a distinctive smile – typical of comedic or aristocratic roles within Burmese puppet theater.
The smaller figure has striking hair tufts, painted arms, and a refined chest plate.
Condition: good, used state with signs of age, minor paint wear, slight fabric discoloration – fully consistent with age and use. Very decorative and rare as a set.
Dimensions (approximately):
- Pop 1: approximately 50 cm tall (including costume)
- Pop 2: approximately 35 cm tall
(Excluding rope length)
Material: sliced wood, cotton, glass beads, metal sequins, original pigments.
Origin: Myanmar (Burma)
Period: circa 1950
Shipping:
Carefully packed in a custom-made box and shipped insured.
Details
Dynastic Style/Period
20th century
No. of items
2
Country of Origin
Myanmar
Title of artwork
Two large Burmese (Myanmar) puppets.
Condition
Good condition
Provenance
Private collection
