Soldier Marionette ~ Myanmar 1960s soft

Soldier Marionette ~ Myanmar 1960s softSituated between China and India, Myanmar (also known as Burma) is home to some of the most beautiful marionettes made in South East Asia. Always full of expression and masterfully handcrafted, their puppet theatre tradition dates back to the 15th century and since then it's been used to educate people in history, religion and various aspects of life. This large marionette depicting a Soldier "Bandula" is a fine example of Myanmar's devoted care when

Condition: Used and pre-owned string puppet

His face expression with a pointy nose is just amazing

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a bird was supposed to come out of the cuckoo clock but instead Fred used a puppet he received as a gift from WQED Station Manager

but ONLY during 1965-66

all connected and made from wood

Missing chest button

Size: proximately 15

Its ingenious design allows our fingers to fit inside the wings allowing a variety of nice movements

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Year: circa 1930s