Soldier Marionette ~ Myanmar 1960s Old_Steiff_Animal With Chest tag

With Chest tag

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

The expression on his face with a pointy nose is remarkable

Soldier Marionette ~ Myanmar 1960s Old_Steiff_Animal With Chest tagSituated 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