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Ca. 18th -19th C. Burmese Marionette "Yoke Thay"
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Ca. 18th -19th C. Burmese Marionette "Yoke Thay"

Estimate: $450 - $850
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Featured in this lot is this Burmese marionette puppet or locally known as "Yoke Thay" circa 18th to 19th century. The puppet features a wonderfully and professionally crafted ceramic and wooden body with traditional fabric decorated with shiny scale beads with colored glass adornments to look like official gemstones. Yoke thay (Burmese marionette theater) served primarily as a highly sophisticated form of entertainment, education, and political communication under the Burmese monarchy, peaking in popularity during the Konbaung dynasty (18th–19th centuries). Far from merely being children's toys, these intricate marionettes, were used to educate the public on history, religion, and culture, and acted as a vital communication channel between the ruling class and the common people. The condition of this Burmese marionette is well preserved with the second control paddle for the arms and legs shows missing although the strings are attached and in working order. The measurements of this marionette is 25" x 11" x 4". The collective weight of this marionette is 2lb 10oz.

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