Shadow Puppet Item Number: B423 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Two-dimensional puppet attached to three wands with articulated shoulder and elbow joints. Male with a sad expression wearing a blue and red headdress. Figure is dressed in colourful green, pink, and brown pants. Face is painted reddish-pink. Elaborate lacy effect.
Item History
- Made in Bali, Indonesia
- Owned by Mabel Orr Brooks before October 12, 1949
- Received from Mabel Orr Brooks (Seller) on October 12, 1949
What
- Name
- Shadow Puppet
- Identification Number
- B423
- Type of Item
- puppet
- Material
- paint, fibre, bamboo grass and parchment paper
- Manufacturing Technique
- pierced, cut, carved, painted and tied
- Overall
- height 59.0 cm, width 22.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- Balinese
- Previous Owner
- Mabel Orr Brooks
- Received from
- Mabel Orr Brooks (Seller)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Bali, Indonesia
When
- Ownership Date
- before October 12, 1949
- Acquisition Date
- on October 12, 1949
Other
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 1862/0003