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Early 20C Burmese Puppet #SR1135

CAT NO:SR1135

DESCRIPTION: The White Horse (Myin) plays an important role in Burmese mythology and the traditional 'Himavunta' (Himalayan) scene in a Burmese puppet show.

It is the symbol of the horse-head shaped constellation which was supposed to have appeared at the birth of the universe.

The horse dance represents the creation of the earth. The horse puppet is always a white stallion.

Tiny silver bells are attached to the halter and trappings which are woven out of bright colored yarn, gay with pom-poms.

The White Horse, the first living being on earth, descends to earth, dances around for a while, and goes back to heaven.

PERIOD: Early 20th century
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN:Mandalay Burma
CONSTRUCTION: Wood

RARITY AND CONDITION: Extremely rare, good condition, some possible cleaning / restoration,
expected day to day wear (see photos)
HEIGHT IN INCHES: 14" (35CM)
WIDTH / LENGTH: 6.5" (16CM)
WEIGHT IN KILOS: Over 01klg

PROVENANCE: Acquired from an Thai collector
EVALUATION APPRAISAL:A valuable addition to any serious collection

Price: US$1,000.00

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