Kyi & Bennu.Antique Burmese Yok-Thei Puppet Couple
Kyi,dear, & Bennu the eagle, are sold as a pair: 30" Tall x 9" Wide x 4" Deep
Kyi & Bennu are Burmese Yok-Thei Puppets. Please refer to the information on the previous page about the history & traditions of this form of puppetry. They are carved in teak wood with authentic vintage costumes. They are fully functional  Their mouths open & close and they have hands where the fingers bend at the knuckles. They look 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