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Museum of International Folk Art
Department
Asia
Shadow Puppet
Name
Shadow Puppet
Artist
Artist Not Recorded
Date
19th century
Place made
Andhra Pradesh, India, South Asia, Asia
Medium
organic, wood
Dimensions
overall: 147 CM H X 62 CM W
Object number
A.1984.7.293
Collections
Asia
Description
Articulated head, hair, and limbs attached with string. Holding sticks tied to head and each hand. Woman with long red dress and elaborate square headdress. Long hair is in braid, black sandals and nose jewels.
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