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Buffalo shadow puppet

Shadow Puppet
19th century (made), 20th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Shadow puppet of a buffalo. Made of leather which has been cut and painted to depict a buffalo. The buffalo is black with orange detailing the nose, ears, eyes and body. Operated by rod at the centre of the puppet.

Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleBuffalo shadow puppet (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Cut and painted leather
Brief description
Buffalo shadow puppet, made in Burma in 19th and 20th century.
Physical description
Shadow puppet of a buffalo. Made of leather which has been cut and painted to depict a buffalo. The buffalo is black with orange detailing the nose, ears, eyes and body. Operated by rod at the centre of the puppet.
Dimensions
  • From the top to the bottom height: 42cm
  • From the widest part width: 56cm
Credit line
Lanchester Collection
Collection
Accession number
S.1003-2011

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Record createdMarch 16, 2012
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