Modern Malaysian shadow puppet
Shadow Puppet
20th century (made)
20th century (made)
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Shadow puppet possibly representing Rawana. The figure has green painted face and body. Wears decorated head-piece, painted gold and red, and llungi which is red and gold. The figure stands on flowers. Comprises of four pieces joined together, rods attached to the middle of the figure and to the hands.
Object details
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| Title | Modern Malaysian shadow puppet (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Painted and carved hide joined together |
| Brief description | One of three shadow puppets made in Malaysia in the 20th century. |
| Physical description | Shadow puppet possibly representing Rawana. The figure has green painted face and body. Wears decorated head-piece, painted gold and red, and llungi which is red and gold. The figure stands on flowers. Comprises of four pieces joined together, rods attached to the middle of the figure and to the hands. |
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| Credit line | Lanchester Collection |
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| Accession number | S.994-2011 |
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| Record created | March 5, 2012 |
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