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Puppet Doll Molds from Burma, Early 20th Century

$825per set
$1,650per set50% Off
£620.74per set
£1,241.47per set50% Off
€717.15per set
€1,434.29per set50% Off
CA$1,165.94per set
CA$2,331.88per set50% Off
A$1,265.98per set
A$2,531.97per set50% Off
CHF 670.43per set
CHF 1,340.86per set50% Off
MX$15,517.34per set
MX$31,034.69per set50% Off
NOK 8,296.85per set
NOK 16,593.71per set50% Off
SEK 7,840.09per set
SEK 15,680.17per set50% Off
DKK 5,352.49per set
DKK 10,704.97per set50% Off

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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