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Up for sale is a beautiful, vintage traditional Burmese marionette puppet (Yoke thé), hand-crafted in Myanmar (Burma) during the mid-to-late 20th century. This stunning piece of Asian folk art depicts a celestial being (Deva) or prince (Mintha), featuring an expressively hand-painted wooden face and an incredibly detailed costume.
The traditional garment (shwe chi htoe) is heavily embellished with an intricate arrangement of sparkling metallic sequins, gold braided cord trim, and colorful faux-gemstone accents. It makes for a magnificent display piece or a wonderful addition to any theatrical, puppetry, or international art collection.Condition Details (Please Read):
• Completeness: The piece is entirely whole and structurally intact, with all major limbs and components present.• Strings: The original strings are included, but some strings need to be reattached/untangled to make it fully operational again.• Headdress/Crown: The ornate, tiered crown is present but is currently not adhered to the head. It can be easily re-glued or left as-is depending on your display preference.• Overall Wear: Vintage condition with light, expected age-related wear to the fabric backing, minor fraying on some gold threads, and very light cosmetic weathering to the painted face. Sequins and beadwork remain bright and largely intact.
Please review all close-up photographs carefully to assess the exact condition of the wood, paint, and intricate embroidery.
