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A Vietnamese water puppet in the shape of a phoenix (Phuong),…
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Melbourne
Date:
15-Aug-2021
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A Vietnamese water puppet in the shape of a phoenix (Phuong), painted wood, wings attached to body with leather straps, red velvet cloth around neck, steel rod 28 cm long, wingspan 78 cm. The phoenix is one of four sacred creatures displayed in Vietnamese water puppetry: the dragon, the phoenix, the golden tortoise and the unicorn. The, dance of the phoenix, is a favourite, representing the love between men and women and the love of freedom. [Nb: the puppet is accompanied by two books on the subject].
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Unclassified