Wambile & Luutway, Antique Burmese Yok-Thei Puppet Couple
Wambile & Luutway are sold as a pair : 14.5" Tall x 9" Wide x 4" Deep
Wambile & Luutway 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 rich in sequin detail, ample couched metllic thread, large thick red, silver, green foil backed glass roundels & gold leaf on the face & body. The garment is 19cy court costume. They are fully functional . They have gold leaf bodies. 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
