Pair of Antique Burmese Thailand Marionette Puppet Dolls Figurative Folk Art

An exotic and eccentric vintage Raj embroidered camel toy. Circa 1950s. Handmade in Rajasthan, India, colorful fabric camel toy.Vintage oversized cam...

A lovely modern female nude bronze decorative figurative sculpture. Stylized in an Art Deco or Art Nouveau style. Artist unknown. A romantic and timeless composition. From a private ...

A figurative Art Nouveau "Sea Nymph Galatea" bronze table sculpture by Italian artist Eduardo Rossi (1867-1926). Etched signature on base. An elegant composition with curved lines an...

An Elio Raffaeli for Salviati Murano glass figurative woman table sculpture. This stunning glass sculpture features a female figure frozen in a dynamic pose, arms rising towards her ...

19th Century Italian / Sicilian Large Hand-Crafted Puppet Marionette In the rare form of an Arabic clothed gentle with long turned up moustache. The head, hands and feet are all h...

A large whimsical hand carved and painted antique Southeast Asian wooden hare sculpture with incised detailing, polychrome decoration and beautifully aged patina. Hand-crafted in th...

We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare, new old stock Liberty's London Marionette string puppet A lovely example and a great size, it is ...

Exquisite Vintage 1950s Handcrafted Wooden Marionette with Burmese String, Reflecting Asian Opera Artistry. This splendid Burmese-Thai marionette is a testament to masterful hand carving and intricate hand painting. Adorned with ornate fabrics in red and gold colors heavily embellished with beads, sequins, colored glass, embroidery, and gemstones, this marionette is a true work of art. Whether you choose to display it on your wall, use it as a mobile to bring color to a child's room, or incorporate it into your authentic boho and ethnic decor, it will captivate your senses. A fine representation of handcrafted village folk puppets from Asia, this marionette stands out for its unique quality. What sets marionettes apart from regular puppets is their manipulation through strings controlled from above, offering an unparalleled range of movement. Operating these strings demands a high level of skill, making marionettes a cherished form of puppetry. In Asia, marionette troupes were often sponsored and patronized by royalty, and while their performances were undoubtedly captivating and entertaining, they also served a significant cultural role. This marionette is not only a collector's delight but also a stunning piece of art. It portrays Minthar, the prince, in all his vintage glory...