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Colorful Traditional Puppets

A vibrant collection of traditional puppets displayed at markets in Myanmar and Nepal, showcasing intricate designs and vivid colors.

Kathputli, traditional Rajasthani puppets, Pushkar, Rajasthan, India.

Puppets for sale at a market stall, Bogyoke Market, Yangon, Myanmar

Nepal, Kathmandu, close-up of colorful traditional puppets hanging on display.

INDONESIA, JAVA, CARVED WOODEN PUPPETS

Lord sadashivamurthy stucco figures on gopuram of meenakshi temple, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India Copyright: xMxAmirtham/DinodiaxPhotox

God and Buddah masks souvenir on display for sale in Bali, Indonesia.

Indonesia, Balinese figurines at Pura Penataran Agung temple, close up

PERU, CHINCHERO, COLORFUL INDIAN DOLLS MADE FROM LOCAL WEAVINGS

Kathputli, traditional Rajasthani puppets, Pushkar, Rajasthan, India.

Masks for rituals, Bali, Indonesia, Asia

The Akodessewa Fetish Market is known as the world's largest voodoo market. Traditional fetish statues. Lome. Togo.

Yangshuo is rightly famous for its dramatic scenery. It lies on the west bank of the Li River (Lijiang) and is just 60 kilometres downstream from Guilin. Over recent years it has become a popular destination with tourists whilst also retaining its small river town feel. The name Guilin means Cassia Woods’ and is named after the osmanthus (cassia) blossoms that bloom throughout the autumn period. Guilin is the scene of China’s most famous landscapes, inspiring thousands of paintings over many centuries. The finest mountains and rivers under heaven’ are so inspiring that poets, artists and tourists have made this China’s number one natural attraction.

Europe, Turkey, Kusadasi, tourist market bazaar, Turkish dolls

Bali March 2024 - Bali Mask, Tradition Craft, Souvenirs shops in Bali, Indonesia

China, Guilin, Masks

Singapore, Haw Par Villa, formerly known as Tiger Balm Gardens, Chinese-themed statue

wooden figures of saints, Santiago Atitlan, market, Sololá department, Guatemala, Central America.

Traditional religious masks in a chamber of Mongar Dzong fortress, Mongar, Mongar District, Bhutan, Asia

Punch puppets, Punch, Princess, Grandmother and Devil sitting on a metal fence

figuras de santos, . Santiago Atitlan, mercado, departamento de Sololá, Guatemala, Central America.

Kathputli, traditional Rajasthani puppets, Pushkar, Rajasthan, India.

Located in the southwest corner of Mercado Modelo is the Witches Market where witch doctors, shamans, and healers sell tonics, hallucinogens, herbs and amulets.

Masked dancers at festival at Keno Gompa Monastery, Tagong, Tibetan area, Sichuan, China

Taiwan, Hualien district, Xien-Chen, Xie-An temple

Masks mukhute, Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, India Copyright: xShivjixJoshi/DinodiaxPhotox

Colorful Mayan handcraft masks indian culture in Jungle

A monk performing cham, the sacred religious masked dance, during the Spituk Gustor winter festival in the Spituk Gompa, the Buddhist monastery near Leh, the capital of Ladakh. Many inhabitants of this Indian region, which is often called Little Tibet, follow the Tibetan Buddhism. District Leh, Union Territory of Ladakh, India, Asia

Tourist gifts and souvenir stalls and shops, Monkey Temple, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Swayambhunath, Kathmandu city, Nepal, Asia.

Taoism, or Daoism, refers to a variety of related philosophical and religious traditions that have influenced the people of Eastern Asia for more than two millennia. They also notably influenced the Western world, particularly since the 19th century. The word Tao translates as 'path' or 'way'. It carries more abstract, spiritual meanings in folk religion and Chinese philosophy. Taoist propriety and ethics emphasize the Three Jewels of the Tao: compassion, moderation and humility, while Taoist thought generally focuses on nature, the relationship between humanity and the cosmos; health and longevity; and 'wu wei' (action through inaction). Harmony with the universe is the intended result of many Taoist rules and practices. Reverence for ancestor spirits and immortals is common in popular Taoism. Organized Taoism distinguishes its ritual activity from that of the folk religion, which some professional Taoists view as debased. Chinese alchemy (including Neidan), astrology, cuisine, Zen Bu

Jizo Statues Hasedera Temple Kamakura Japan

Wayang puppet, Tenganan Pegringsingan, Bali, Indonesia

Russia, Golden Ring city of Uglich located on the banks of the Volga. Russian handicrafts, matryoshka dolls.

Russia, Moscow, Traditional Russian Dolls

Shrine at temple, Jaipur, Rajastan, India

Typical Ceylonese Art Work Kandy Sri Lanka

Close-up of Burmese puppet (Yoke the) (marionettes) hanging from strings on market, Nyaungshwe, Lake Inle, Shan State, Myanmar (Burma), Asia

Mummies of the Chachapoya culture in the museum of Leymebamba, province of Chachapoyas, Amazonas region, Peru, South America

Close up of artwork and color of historical famous shadow puppets in Bali Indonesia

Cheap quality Bronze Buddah statues as souvenir on display for sale in Bali, Indonesia.

Asia, Southeast Asia, Vietnam, Hanoi, Puppets in the water, Thang Long

Mexico, Guanajuato, San Miguel de Allende, Traditional masks

Colorful handmade traditional Rajasthani puppets for sale in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, India.

Traditional dolls for sale at a market in Peru; Ollantaytambo, Peru

Mexico, Oaxaca City. Special Christmas market on west side of Saturday Abastos Market right before December 25, featuring cheerful decorations, seasonal pinatas, and favorite fruits. Most homes feature creche which is added to each year with inexpensive figurines, or a new Baby Jesus (left).

Hong Kong, Hong Kong Island. Goddess of Mercy temple at Repulse Bay, carved marble faces.

China, Guilin, Puppets

Voodoo statues on the Akodessawa Fetish Market, the world's largest voodoo market, Lome, Togo, West Africa, Africa

Guatemala, San Juan la Laguna. Day of the Dead (All Saints Day) characters in San Juan la Laguna, Guatemala.

Asia, Southeast Asia, Vietnam, Hanoi, Puppets in the water, Thang Long

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Decorated skulls for Day of the Dead celebration

African Masks, Zambia, Africa

Wooden statues of Buddha with five disciples against orange wall.

Japanese Doll

Water puppets, Hanoi vietnam

India, Rajasthan, Jhunjhunu District, Mandawa, Puppets hanging on wall

Indonesia, Gunnungsari. Popular handicraft village of Sesela Art Market, known as Pasar Seni Sesela. Traditional Indonesian style dancing figure wood carvings.

Buddha for sale in a shop. Cambodia.

First Nation ceremonial masks at the U'Mista Cultural Centre, Alert Bay, British Columbia, Canada.

China, Beijing, Ancient Buddha Face.

Vietnam: A painting depicting merchants behind coils of incense in the Assembly Hall of the Cantonese Chinese Congregation (Quang Trieu), Hoi An (2016)

Adoration figures with incense on a small altar in the street, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China, Asia

Souvenirs, Souvenirs, Market, Bagan, Burma, Pagan, Myanmar, Asia

Lord Ganpati in workshop Mumbai Maharashtra India Asia Copyright: xRxModi/DinodiaxPhotox

Goddess durga idol on durga puja festival, Calcutta Kolkata, West Bengal, India Copyright: xDebasishxBanerjee/DinodiaxPhotox

Tribal african wooden masks used traditional ceremonies. Arusha,Tanzania Africa 02 February 2022.Tribal african wooden masks used traditional ceremonies. Travel African religion ethnic concept Copyright: xZoonar.com/ELENxMARLENx 20722812

Die Stadt Säule Shrine für die südliche thailändische Stadt und Provinz Chumphon. The City Pillar Shrine for the southern Thai city and province of Chumphon. LicenseRF ,model released, Symbolfoto Copyright: xZoonar.com/MilanxVasicekx 5254732 ,model released, Symbolfoto ,property released

Porcelain saint figurines at Phuoc An Hoi Quan Pagoda, Ho Chi Minh City, Saigon, Vietnam, Southeast Asia, Asia

ASIA, Vietnam, Tay Ninh, Caodai Worshippers in Temple

Asia, South Korea, Jeollanam-Do Province, Togyesan Regional Park, Songgwangsa Temple, Wallpainting

A home shrine dedicated to the Nats, a pantheon of local spirits and deified historical characters venerated the Burmese, Myanmar Burma, Asia

Loreto Mexico

Museum of the Orient. Daruma is the Japanese name given to the Indian monk Bodhidharma. Lisbon. Portugal.

Europe, Germany, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Rottweil, Narrensprung in Rottweil

Portrait of two male Chinese opera performers holding bowls full of gold coins

Figures in Rock Garden at Chandigarh India Union Territory Copyright: xManoejxPaateel/DinodiaxPhotox

Ecuador. Famous Otavalo Market which dates back to pre-Inca times. Typical Ecuadorian hand made dolls in traditional attire.

Balinese masks, Bali, Indonesia, Asia

Thai dolls wearing traditional traditional costumes, Thailand, Asia

Rusia, Moscow City , Matrioshkas Shop

Vietnam, , Hoi An, Happy Buddha wood carvings

Tu An buddhist temple. Rows of jade Buddha for universal peace.

Handmade puppets at the Bukhara Puppet Theatre; Bukhara, Uzbekistan

Traditional Vietnamese puppets at the Golden Dragon Water Puppet Theatre in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Monk Carving

Mexico, Dolores Hidalgo, Catrina Dolls Laid out for Sale During Day of the Dead Celebration

Traditional carved elephant figures on a red background, Sarnath, Uttar Pradesh, India, Asia

Antigua Guatemala, Sacatepequez, Guatemala. Cloth dolls in traditional dress for sale in a market. (Editorial Use Only)

Ecuador, Quito area. Otavalo Handicraft Market. Traditional hand made textile dolls in typical highland costume.

Angel figurines, Christmas market, Stuttgart, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Close-up of faces of laughing Buddha, Vietnam

Colorful Mexican Angel Souvenirs, Christmas Decorations, San Miguel de Allende, Mexico

Tribal african wooden masks used traditional ceremonies. Arusha,Tanzania Africa 02 February 2022.Tribal african wooden masks used traditional ceremonies. Travel African religion ethnic concept Copyright: xZoonar.com/ELENxMARLENx 20952608

Colourful handpainted masks on display, Nagaa Suhayi Gharb, Nubian Village; Nagaa Suhayi Gharb, Aswan, Egypt

Muslim woman in veil artwork for sale in Tozeur in Tunisia Africa

Portrait of two male Chinese opera performers holding bowls full of gold coins

The Yao nationality (its great majority branch is also known as Mien; Pinyin: Yáo zú; Vietnamese: người Dao) is a government classification for various minorities in China. They form one of the 55 ethnic minority groups officially recognized by the People's Republic of China, where they reside in the mountainous terrain of the southwest and south. They also form one of the 54 ethnic groups officially recognized by Vietnam. In the last census, they numbered 2,637,421 in China, and roughly 470,000 in Vietnam. In Thailand they number 40,000 and in Laos 20,000.

Angels at the flea market. Paris, France Angels at the flea market. Paris, France Copyright: xZoonar.com/ZvonimirxAtletix 20728288

Mexico, Oaxaca Province, Oaxaca, sugar crosses for annual Day of the Dead (Dias de los Muertos) celebration in November

Three wooden statues of Buddhist disciples against orange wall.

Mexico, Chiapas, Las Rosas, Musical group during carnival in indigenous Tzeltal village

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