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Puppet Doll Molds from Burma, Early 20th Century

$825per set
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£619.76per set
£1,239.53per set50% Off
€714.69per set
€1,429.38per set50% Off
CA$1,144.80per set
CA$2,289.59per set50% Off
A$1,272.12per set
A$2,544.24per set50% Off
CHF 666.60per set
CHF 1,333.21per set50% Off
MX$15,600.28per set
MX$31,200.57per set50% Off
NOK 8,502.15per set
NOK 17,004.30per set50% Off
SEK 7,998.51per set
SEK 15,997.02per set50% Off
DKK 5,334.12per set
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About the Item

Puppet doll molds from Burma, early 20th century The enigmatic faces of this unusual pair of standing figures express nobility and strength. The sculpted, articulated doll molds were covered with papier-mâché to fabricate toy puppets.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 13 in (33.02 cm)Width: 4 in (10.16 cm)Depth: 3 in (7.62 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Tribal (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Early 20th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Point Richmond, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: VS-01451stDibs: LU1778210102803

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