This is a wonderful example of the handmade village folk puppets from Asia. Marionettes are distinguished from regular puppets by the fact that they are controlled by strings that are manipulated from above. This allows them a freedom of movement that is unmatched by other forms of puppetry, & this type of movement demands a great deal of skill from the person who is pulling the strings. in Asia, troupes of marionettes were commissioned & maintained by royalty. Though the stories told by the marionette troupes were no doubt fascinating & entertaining, they served a very real occupation. This would be a wonderful addition to your collection. 29 Inches Tall 8 Inches Wide AT BACARA WE STAND BEHIND ALL OF OUR MERCHANDISE. WE CAN PROVIDE REFERENCES FOR ALL ARTIFACTS THAT WE SELL, AS WELL AS DOCUMENTATION TOWARD THEIR AUTHENTICITY. FULL MONEY BACK GUARANTEE WILL BE PROVIDED FOR DISSATISFIED CUSTOMERS. YOUR SATISFACTION IS OUR MAIN GOAL, & WE THANK YOU FOR SHOPPING AT THE WORLD OF BACARA G745 WE OFFER LAYAWAY OPTIONS PLEASE CONTACT Puppet Marionette Wood Doll Performance Burmese Folk Art