Puppet From Burma
Early 20th Century Burmese Tribal Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Antique 19th Century Burmese Wall-mounted Sculptures
Wood
Early 20th Century Folk Art Toys and Dolls
Fabric, Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Thai Folk Art Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures
Fabric, Wood
People Also Browsed
2010s Thai Paintings
Canvas, Acrylic
20th Century Moroccan Moorish Patio and Garden Furniture
Concrete
Mid-20th Century Thai Tibetan Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
Early 20th Century Canadian Native American Native American Objects
Cedar
Early 20th Century Vietnamese Garden Ornaments
Ceramic
2010s Moroccan Arts and Crafts Pottery
Clay, Earthenware
2010s Moroccan Arts and Crafts Pottery
Clay, Earthenware
2010s Moroccan Arts and Crafts Pottery
Clay, Earthenware
Vintage 1930s English Toys
Silk, Pine
Antique 19th Century British Taxidermy
Organic Material
Vintage 1920s Unknown Late Victorian Toys
Pine
1990s Thai Other Figurative Sculptures
Sandstone
Late 20th Century Folk Art Toys and Dolls
Fabric, Hardwood, Sequins
2010s Moroccan Arts and Crafts Side Tables
Clay, Earthenware
20th Century French Space Age Chairs
Fiberglass, Lacquer
Early 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Ceramics
Ceramic
Recent Sales
Early 20th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings
Steel
Antique 19th Century Burmese Figurative Sculptures
Wood
Antique 19th Century Burmese Toys
Fabric, Wood
Antique 19th Century Burmese Animal Sculptures
Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures
Wood
Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures
Wood
Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures
Wood
Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures
Wood
20th Century Burmese More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
Wood
Antique 19th Century Sculptures
Wood
Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures
Antique 19th Century Burmese Antiquities
Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures
Wood, Paint
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022It is believed that shadow puppetry originated in China during the Han Dynasty, which is more than two thousand years ago. Shadow plays feature transparent shapes or puppets that are worked against a screen and lit from behind. Their colors and details are seen by the audience, so they aren’t just a shadow but a much more dynamic representation. Shop a collection of Chinese puppets from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Does Burma have gold?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023Yes, Burma has gold. The country today known as Myanmar is home to a few industrial gold mines. However, much of the mining is done by individual panners who search for gold in the jungles of the Southeast Asian nation. On 1stDibs, find a variety of gold jewelry and decorative objects.
- Is Burma jade real jade?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Burma jade, known colloquially as Imperial jade, is indeed real jade and one of the most expensive you can find. The color is nearly transparent with a vibrant emerald green color. Shop a collection of expertly vetted gemstones pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The most important factor in determining the authenticity of an old Burma ruby is to look at the color. In most lights, the color will be a true red to a pinkish red color. Shop a collection of Burma rubies from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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