Rod Puppet Item Number: B376 from the MOA: University of British Columbia

Description

A three-dimensional wood puppet of a human figure. The elaborate headdress which curls back upward and forward is painted black, blue, gold, red, and green. The face is painted white with black facial features and a red mouth with a moustache. There is a green downward pointing triangle outlined with red and black painted on the chest. There is a black and red shoulder band and wrist band on each arm. Wearing a red, brown, and white batik skirt with a bronze-coloured fabric belt. Body is painted gold. The arms are riveted at the joints with string and have a wood marionnette stick.