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 |
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| 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 created | May 8, 2003 |
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