Nodding Toy
1980-1989 (made)
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This is a tiger with a nodding head made of papier-mâché and painted orange and black stripes. It has red facial features and white teeth. It is in a standing position and the head is detachable from his body. It has metal hooks which fit on a metal rod in the neck opening, and a weight attached on one end of the head causes it to nod.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Painted papier-mâché and metal |
| Brief description | Handmade tiger with nodding head made in India in the 1980s |
| Physical description | This is a tiger with a nodding head made of papier-mâché and painted orange and black stripes. It has red facial features and white teeth. It is in a standing position and the head is detachable from his body. It has metal hooks which fit on a metal rod in the neck opening, and a weight attached on one end of the head causes it to nod. |
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| Credit line | Given by Dr D. Swallow |
| Object history | Given by Dr. Deborah Swallow, c/o Indian Department, V&A [89/1388]. On entry to the museum its condition was noted as 'good.' |
| Production | Handmade |
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| Accession number | MISC.162-1990 |
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| Record created | February 18, 2004 |
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