Vintage Vietnamese Water Puppet Fairy Mua Roi Nuoc Hand Painted Lacquer Wood Art
$ 9.24
Description
Vintage Vietnamese Water Puppet Fairy Mua Roi Nuoc Hand Painted Lacquer Wood Art. • Finish: Authentic multi-layered lacquer paint with vibrant red, gold, and green traditional hues. • Features: This fairy features delicate hand-painted facial details and the classic star-accented wings/sleeves. Bring a piece of 11th-century Vietnamese tradition into your home with this beautiful, hand-painted water puppet. This figure represents a "Tiên" or Fairy, a classic character from the world-renowned "Múa Rối Nước" (Water Puppet) performances of Hanoi. Item Details: • Art Form: Traditional Vietnamese Water Puppetry (Múa Rối Nước). • Character: Tiên (Fairy/Celestial Being), often seen dancing in groups during festival scenes. • Material: Hand-carved from lightweight, water-resistant wood. • Finish: Authentic multi-layered lacquer paint with vibrant red, gold, and green traditional hues. • Features: This fairy features delicate hand-painted facial details and the classic star-accented wings/sleeves. Condition: This is a vintage item in good used condition. It shows minor scuffs on bottom from display which adds to its authentic folk-art character. Please see photos for a detailed look at the patina. Why Collect Them? Vietnamese water puppets are unique because they were originally designed to be operated over water. Today, they are highly sought-after as vibrant pieces of global folk art and conversation starters.
