Bidspirit auction | Humorous Antique Burmese Marionette Puppet

Humorous Antique Burmese Marionette Puppet - Antique Burmese folk art ”yoke the” (yoke thay) marionette puppet ca. 1900-1925. The humorous puppet has a phallus that may be manipulated upwards. With a custom acrylic display case. Provenance: By repute, purchased from H&B Gallery, Minneapolis, Minnesota; Private Minnesota Collection. Height: 41 1/2 in x width: 10 1/4 in x depth: 8 in. Condition: There are no obvious breaks. There is a partial loss to one of the marionette's fingers along the right hand. Wear to the pigment, including losses. Wear to the fabric clothing, including small tears. Several of the strings appear to have been retied. The dynamic elements have not been tested for functionality. The marionette has not been inspected for losses outside of the display case.