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Puppet

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

Male puppet (kathputli). Cloth with a painted head and traditional dress, representing the court jester, Bhand


Object details

Object type
Materials and techniques
Cloth puppet withpainted wooden head.
Brief description
Puppet (kathputli) cloth representing the court jester, Bhand. Rajasthan, early 20th century.
Physical description
Male puppet (kathputli). Cloth with a painted head and traditional dress, representing the court jester, Bhand
Dimensions
  • Height: 22in
  • Width: 5in
Object history
This puppet was used by village bhats in performing the story of Amar Singh Rathor.
Collection
Accession number
IS.120-1963

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Record createdMay 8, 2003
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