antique puppet statue antique burmese style painted wood puppet head 49cm 20 Vishnu Stele With perfect balance and proportions

With perfect balance and proportions the sculpture depicts Shiva as Lord Nataraja

Zambala or Jambala) from Java

and the gentle smile

This two-armed form of the elephant-headed son of Shiva and Parvati demonstrates the sophistication of Cham sculptures

antique puppet statue antique burmese style painted wood puppet head 49cm 20 Vishnu Stele With perfect balance and proportionsAntique Puppet Statue Antique Burmese Style Painted Wood Puppet Head 43cm 14" Measures (Height) 43cm 14" An antique Burmese puppet head mounted on a wood block (later). Pulling the cord at the top of the head has the puppet stick their tongue out. A charming and amusing sculpture. Here the sculptor has imparted a touching sense of youthful tenderness. The puppet has a peaceful countenance with downcast introspective eyes and firm brows. The carving is