The Making of a Puppet




Taking the prince as example, Winn Nyunt starts by sculpting the head.




The hand and its joint are being carved.




The workshop of U Ohn.




U Pan Aye (Baba) ties the body parts together.




U Pan Aye (Baba) ties the arm to the body, in such a way that the prince will be able to move his arms freely.




U Pan Aye (Baba) attaches the hand to the arm.




U Ohn paints the face of the prince.




U Ohn paints the face of the prince.




U Ohn ties the traditional top-knot of the prince.




Young woman sews sequins on the pasoe of the prince.




U Pan Aye (Baba) dresses the prince.




U Pan Aye (Baba) dresses the prince.




The final result: the finished prince with U Pan Aye (Baba).



  1. Introduction

  2. The Play

  3. The Puppets

  4. The Music

  5. The Human Ritual World