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  Zaigi (Zo-gji)

 

Myanmar

A string-puppet of Zaigi or Zo-gji, the alchemist from Burmese folklore, as used in yokthei pwe. He typically carries a red stick, wears a red brimless hat with earflaps, and a long red jacket trimmed with gold (fig.).

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