Prince and horse marionettes
| Description: |
In Myanmar, marionettes, or stringed puppets, have been considered more than entertainment but a communication medium for the rural communities to hear news from the city. Marionettes first made their appearance in the 11th century and reached their popularity and power during the 18th century. Royalty and nobility created their own troupes for entertainment. Other troupes would roam the country playing at Pagoda festivals or country fairs. These marionettes portray a Prince or Mintha and a white horse or Myin. The Prince, as well as the King, Queen, and Princess, are an important part of Myanmar dramas and are considered the heroes of the story. The white horse plays an important part in the mythology and the creation of the universe. |
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| Source: |
http://www.digitalindy.org/cdm/ref/collection/tcm/id/2074 |
| Collection: |
The Children's Museum of Indianapolis |
| Rights: | https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/; |
| Copyright: |
Creative Commons (CC By-SA 3.0); |
| Geography: |
Burma |
| Subjects: |
Puppets Marionettes Myanmar |
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