Not on display

Rana Pratap Singh of Mewar

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

Male puppet (kathputli). Cloth with painted wooden head and a coloured traditional dress, representing Rana Pratap Singh of Mewar.

Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleRana Pratap Singh of Mewar (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Cloth and painted wood
Brief description
Puppet (kathputli), representing Rana Pratap Singh of Mewar, Rajasthan, early 20th century
Physical description
Male puppet (kathputli). Cloth with painted wooden head and a coloured traditional dress, representing Rana Pratap Singh of Mewar.
Dimensions
  • Height: 59cm
  • Width: 16cm
Object history
This puppet was used by village bhats in performing the story of Amar Singh Rathor.
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
IS.123-1963

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Record createdMay 8, 2003
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