Shadow Puppet Item Number: N1.133 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
A paper shadow puppet representing a standing female figure dressed in elaborate two-piece pants and costume which are predominantly red, yellow and purple. Wearing an elaborate headdress of the same colours with two long thin feather-like tails curving from the top of the head to flow down at the back and two wide pelt-like bands flowing from the sides to the back.
History Of Use
Shadow puppet
Item History
- Made in China
- Collected during 1930
- Owned by Audrey Hawthorn
- Received from Audrey Hawthorn (Donor)
What
Who
- Culture
- Chinese
- Previous Owner
- Audrey Hawthorn
- Received from
- Audrey Hawthorn (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- China
When
- Collection Date
- during 1930
Other
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 83