Vintage Thai puppet 95 cm – wooden head

Vintage Thai Marionette – Hand-Carved Wooden Puppet
This vintage Thai marionette is an impressive artwork, measuring an impressive 95 cm in length, with a beautifully hand-carved wooden head. Originally, this type of marionette was used in traditional Thai puppet theater (Hun Krabok/Yoke The), where mythological stories and scenes from the Ramakien (Thai Ramayana) were performed. Using strings and rods, the puppet came to life during religious and royal ceremonies.

Costume & Decoration
The marionette’s costume is exceptionally elaborate. It is entirely hand-embroidered and adorned with gold thread, beads, sequins, and inlaid stones that shimmer beautifully in the light. The patterns and details reference royal court attire, giving the puppet a majestic appearance. The tall, finely crafted crown and graceful shoulder ornaments emphasize its status as a princely or mythical character.

Features:
• Length: approx. 95 cm
• Weight: 3840 grams
• Origin: Thailand
• Dating: circa 1980
• Type: Hun Krabok/Yoke The marionette

This unique collectible is not only a stunning decorative piece but also a valuable testimony to Thai culture and traditional theater art. Ideal for enthusiasts of Asian art, antique marionettes, woodcarving, and historically significant collectibles.