Condition of the Marionette is Fair. Signs of Use and Age of a well-performing puppet of the Burmese Art of Puppetry.
1950s Burmese Hand Crafted Marionette. The string puppet is made of carved wood and paint, gilt and fabric with sequins. The highly detailed and articulated features include intricate hands, fingers, and even finger nails. The neck, head, jaw, arm, legs and feet are all moving parts. The bold and wild facial expression is joyful and wise in manner. The Asian Operatic Craft and Artistry of this Marionette represents the the life of a 19th century Burmese Royal prince known as Mintha the Prince, scion of the Ruling family. He is shown wearing a Festive Costume including a gilt feature on the top of his head, which is meant to represent his Crown. Kanaung Mintha was the Crown Prince of Burma, 1820 to 1866. He lived life primarily as the fiery "War Prince" and he was the idol of the people in his kingdom. Kanaung began to modernize his country when
he sent Burmese scholars to Western countries to learn and return to plan the modernization and weaponization of Burma, which included his founding of an arms industry in country. Notwithstanding his short life, he is revered by Burmese nationals for his
innovations in the early modernization of Burma.
Condition is Fair: Facial paint loss, w Strings attached with Puppeteering Handle. Artifact, Atmospheric Decor Accessory
Dimensions:
Height: 32 Inches
Width: 15 Inches
Weight: 6.0 Pounds