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String Puppet3307/2 a-c

String puppet (marionette) of the character taw belu (jungle ogre), the man-eating ogre or demon. The figure has green skin, wears a gold helmet, and has large fangs protruding from the mouth. Both hands are clenched with an opening through the centre to insert something for the figure to hold. The figure wears a shiny green top with thin strips of plaited gold cord crossing overtop. The pants are embroidered with designs in orange, white and yellow-green. The outfit is further embellished with fabric cut-outs decorated with sequins, beads and plaited cord. The figure wears blue velvet slippers. There are also two (separate) diamond-shaped, wooden daggers (parts b-c) painted gold.

Culture
Burmese
Material
wood, paint, fibre, plastic and metal
Made in
“Myanmar: Rangoon” ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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String Puppet3307/1 a-b

String puppet or marionette myin (white horse) character consisting of a horse (part a) and saddle (part b). The horse is composed of many wooden parts, which are attached at the joints by string or nails. The mane and tail are made of plant fibre. The bridle and saddle are made of woven and velour fabrics, decorated with sequins, beads, tassels and embroidery. The horse is white with black hooves and is decorated with orange and yellow patterns. The horse is attached by many grey strings to a wooden control bar composed of a single long piece of wood with three cross-bars. The saddle (part b) is covered with red velvet, and has two long nails to attach to the horse.

Culture
Burmese
Material
wood, paint, fibre, plant fibre, plastic and metal
Made in
“Myanmar: Rangoon” ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Painting3292/6

Painting on thin white cloth depicting five seated female musicians, each holding a different instrument. The women are in a row facing their left. The background is a solid red, and is bordered by painted lines of black, beige and brown.

Culture
Burmese
Made in
“Myanmar” ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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String Puppet3129/2 a-b

Puppet of a standing man (Minister character or wun) wearing robes. The figure is made of wood overlaid with an elaborate suit of clothing that includes a light green silk under-tunic and dark green velvet coat edged in a panel of silk heavily embroidered with metallic thread. A canvas sash falls across his torso, embellished with metal sequins and a large jewel at centre. On his head is a rounded hat decorated in velvet, canvas and sequins. Purple pants clothe his legs. The puppet's feet are bare and painted dark brown, as are his hands and head. His face contains inset plastic eyes, a plastic gem earring hanging from the left ear, a moustache of hair, and a moveable chin. Thick string is attached to the hands, elbows, feet, knees and head, leading back to a wooden controller. Part b is a wooden stand with a thick base and decorative post.

Culture
Burmese
Material
paint, wood, silk fibre, cotton fibre, copper alloy metal, hair and plastic
Made in
“Myanmar” ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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String Puppet3129/1 a-c

Puppet of Garuda (mythological bird character). The figure is made of wood overlaid with an elaborate suit of clothing that is fully covered in pewter-coloured sequins, gold metallic thread and beading. Shoulders and elbows of the outfit are padded and pointed, with a heavy coat tail, and long front flap decorated with coloured, jewel-like buttons. The figure's feet and hands are painted thickly in gold, as is the moveable head. The face shows a curved beak with long canine teeth emerging, large pointed ears, and a tall conical hat painted gold. Small shiny stones are embedded in an even pattern across the head and hat. Part b is a gold dagger also covered in gold with inset stones. The weapon fits inside the figure's closed right fist. Thick string is attached to the figure at wrists, upper arms, knees, ankles and head, leading back to a wooden controller. Part c is a wooden stand painted burgundy, with a thick base and decorative post with two horizontal pins that hold the figure under the arms to display it in a standing position.

Culture
Burmese
Material
copper alloy metal, cotton fibre, wood, plastic, paint and glass
Made in
“Myanmar” ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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String Puppet2986/1

Puppet of a male. The body is made of wood, with articulations at the neck, elbows, fingers, hips and knees. The mouth and eyes are also moveable. The puppet is dressed in a fabric costume, with a gold sarong, and red and blue tunic embroidered in white flowers on the torso, and coloured sequence sewn onto cuffs and hem. The puppet’s face is finely carved with protruding features, painted wrinkles, brows and lashes. Human hair has been used for his moustache and hair. Puppeteer’s strings are attached to the head, shoulders, hands and legs of the puppet.

Culture
Burmese
Material
wood, cotton fibre, silk fibre ?, human hair and plastic
Made in
“Myanmar” ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Tea Bowl2897/9

Small lacquer tea bowl with light orange, green and brown designs on an orange-red background. Interior of bowl is orange-red. Around the central design is a border composed of a series of alternating orange-red and brown stripes sandwiching a band of green triangles on a brown background. The border encompasses the top and the bottom of the central design. The background of the central design is orange-red cross-hatching over brown. Interspersed on the background are abstract green and light orange floras. There are nine elephants circling the bowl. Some of the elephants are adorned with a light orange design while others are brown. The elephants are all walking in the same direction but their trunk positions differ. Also, some elephants look behind them as they walk. At the bottom of the bowl, there is a small foot with a brown interior.

Culture
Burmese
Material
lacquer and bamboo grass
Made in
“Myanmar: Mandalay, Bagan” ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Tea Bowl2897/8

Small lacquer tea bowl with black and light orange design on an orange-red background. The interior is solid orange-red. The top and bottom of the central design is bordered by a pattern of bands. Firstly, there is a band of alternating orange and black stripes, then a pattern of black triangles on an orange background, followed by another series of stripes. The background central design consists of a tiny orange-red grid set on black. On top of this, there is a large leaf or paisley motif in light orange and black. There are also three exuberantly dancing figures. Each figure wears pants that bunch at the ankle, a sash with a fringe at the end tied around their waist, and a long sleeved shirt and head scarf. The pattern of each of these items of clothing differs from one figure to the next. The bottom of the bowl is solid orange-red.

Culture
Burmese
Material
lacquer, bamboo grass and horse hair
Made in
“Myanmar: Mandalay, Bagan” ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Tea Bowl2897/10

Small lacquer tea bowl with blue, yellow, green design on an orange-red background. The interior of the bowl is painted solid black. Central design on circumference of bowl is bordered by series of lines. First band is alternating yellow and orange-red stripes sandwiched between blue lines. Second band is alternating green and orange-red stripes sandwiched between blue lines. Central design is set on an orange-red background with tiny yellow dots. On top of this background there are two bands of alternating green rabbits in profile and blue flowers within blue circles. On bottom of bowl, there is small circle forming base. The interior of this base is painted black. The remainder of the bottom of the bowl is painted solid orange-red.

Culture
Burmese
Material
lacquer, bamboo grass and horse hair
Made in
“Myanmar: Mandalay, Bagan” ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Tea Bowl2897/7

Small lacquer tea bowl with black and light orange designs on an orange-red background. The interior of the bowl is solid orange-red. Around the top and bottom of the central design there is a border consisting of a series of bands. Firstly, there is a band of alternating light orange and black stripes. Then there is a band of black triangles on a light orange background; following this band, is another band of stripes. The background of the central design has light orange fish scales on a black background. There are various figures in the foreground. One figure is wearing pants which cinch at the ankle, a sash and bracelets. This figure has one knee bent on the ground and one knee up. Their arms are bent at the elbow with hands facing up. The person faces a small peacock. There is also a large snake with a fat belly. Following the snake, there is a large four-legged animal with swirls on its torso and a long tail. Finally, there is a hybrid figure with a human-like torso and bird-like legs and tail. In one of its outstretched arms, the hybrid figure holds a cloth. The bottom of the bowl is solid orange-red.

Culture
Burmese
Material
lacquer, bamboo grass and horse hair
Made in
“Myanmar: Mandalay, Bagan” ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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