Where is this puppet from?

Discussion in 'Art' started by MRT, Jun 30, 2024.

  1. MRT

    MRT New Member

    Hi! I’m a puppet professional and was wondering if anyone had any idea where this puppet is from? I bought a really beat up version of it and was hoping to restore it. Just want to make sure I use the right materials!
     

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  2. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    Very cute, I am 99.9% sure it is from India.
     
    Any Jewelry, Jun 30, 2024
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  3. Debora

    Debora Well-Known Member

    @MRT, I've taken the liberty of reposting your photograph as Full Image rather than Thumbnail so it's easier for everyone to see. You'll want to remember to do that in the future. (And not to worry. All new members do the same thing in their first few posts.)

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  4. 2manybooks

    2manybooks Well-Known Member

    In this case, I believe the .1% indicates your elephant is from Myanmar (Burma), similar to this -
    upload_2024-6-30_11-27-52.png
    "Burma / Myanmar: A traditional Burmese elephant puppet (Yoke thé) on sale, Bogyoke Aung San Market, Yangon (Rangoon)."
    https://www.alamy.com/burma-myanmar...lways-performed-in-operas-image368973247.html

    You can see more examples here -
    https://www.shutterstock.com/search/myanmar-elephant-puppet

    And more information about the Burmese tradition of puppetry -
    https://myvirtualworldtrip.com/2022/11/20/making-a-myanmar-inspired-marionette/
     
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  5. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    :playful:
     
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