Soldier Marionette ~ Myanmar 1960s Old_Steiff_Animal Year: circa 1920-30s

Year: circa 1920-30s

This beautiful Dog hand puppet is a good example of the Russian mastery of puppet making

This Crocodile hand puppet is an example of Kersa's amazing craftsmanship and was made in Mindelheim

Its body is made of mohair plush and the triangular shaped body reminds of British brands like Alpha Farnell and Chad Valley

You will be amazed by the puppet's ingenious design

Soldier Marionette ~ Myanmar 1960s Old_Steiff_Animal Year: circa 1920-30sSituated between China and India, Myanmar (also known as Burma) is home to some of the most beautiful marionettes made in South East Asia. Always full of expression and masterfully handcrafted, their puppet theatre tradition dates back to the 15th century and since then it's been used to educate people in history, religion and various aspects of life. This large marionette depicting a Soldier "Bandula" is a fine example of Myanmar's devoted care when