Rod Puppet

Item number 2872/18 a-d from the MOA: University of British Columbia.

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Description

Three dimensional wood and fabric puppet representing a soldier. The head (part a) shows a nonsymmetrical face, with one eye closed and the other open wide with a red pupil. The nose is wide and slants down diagonally, and the mouth is open showing white teeth and long incisors, with a black moustache and beard. Wrinkles have been carved and darkened with black paint. The black hair is covered with a grey and gold cap. The torso (part b) is covered by a long sleeved orange and black tunic and a long white, purple and green skirt that hides a removable wooden stick (part c) which controls the movement of the head and connects the figure to its wooden base (part d). The arms are moveable at shoulder and elbow by wooden sticks attached to each hand, which are painted dark gold.

History Of Use

Indonesian Golek (puppet) from the Cirebon area, with Chinese influence in features and dress due to several centuries of Chinese immigration into the area. The puppet represents a Dutch soldier.