Daungg, Antique Burmese Yok-Thei Puppet
32" Tall by 14" Wide x 4" Deep
Daungg, the peacock, is a Burmese Yok-Thei Puppet. Please refer to the information on the previous page about the history & traditions of this form of puppetry.
She is carved in teak wood with an authentic vintage costume rich in sequin detail, ample couched metallic thread, large thick red, silver, green foil-backed glass roundels & gold leaf on the face & body. The garment is a 19cy court costume. Her costume is embellished with Peacocks on her dress and a Peacock sitting on each shoulder. She is fully functional. She looks great sitting as well as hanging.
The Burmese are Master Puppeters creating awesome shows for the wonderment of all. Their costumes are magnificent, often showing the intricate sequin work for which the Burmese are so well known.
Handcrafted in Burma now called Myanmar
