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Amar Singh Rathor of Nagaur

Puppet
early 20th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Large male puppet (kathputli) Cloth with a painted wooden head, pink turban, moustache and yellow skirt, representing Amar Singh Rathor of Nagaur.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleAmar Singh Rathor of Nagaur (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Cloth and painted wood
Brief description
Puppet (kathputli) representing Amar Singh Rathor of Nagaur. Rajasthan, early 20th century
Physical description
Large male puppet (kathputli) Cloth with a painted wooden head, pink turban, moustache and yellow skirt, representing Amar Singh Rathor of Nagaur.
Dimensions
  • Height: 23.8in
  • Width: 6in
Object history
This puppet was used by village bhats in performing the story of Amar Singh Rathor.
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
IS.119-1963

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Record createdMay 8, 2003
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