Antique BURMESE Marionette Puppet Burma Thai MYANMAR ANATOMICALLY CORRECT, PENIS

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Antique BURMESE Marionette Puppet Burma Thai MYANMAR ANATOMICALLY CORRECT, PENIS.
High quality, AMAZING Burma antique puppet that measures 24” from the tip of the head-ware to the bottom of the hand-carved shoes. This item is in wonderful condition w/ only a few missing beads. There are a few strings that will need to be restrung on the handle, but I don’t know what I am doing so I left it alone (SOLD AS IS).
“The tradition, which was founded in the late 18th century by a royal patron, is known as Yoke thé. This example probably represents a Sama-Deva Nat, a spirit figure. Yoke thé is the Burmese name for marionette puppetry. Although the term can be used for marionettery, in general, its usage usually refers to the local form of string puppetry. Like most of Burmese refined art, yoke thé performances originated from royal patronage and were gradually adapted for the wider populace. Yoke thé are almost always performed in operas. Burmese marionettes are very intricate and dexterous as they employ 18 or 19 wires for male and female characters respectively, and each puppet is controlled by only one puppeteer.”