Shadow Puppet Item Number: 3322/23 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Shadow puppet of a soldier Spirit Judge. Made of paper which has been cut and painted to depict the soldier Spirit Judge in an orange and black short-sleeved top, with beige and black pants, and a black tie at the waist. He has a blue face, two blunted horns(?), and bright red hair. In his left hand he holds a mace. Operated by three rods. Joints at the shoulders, elbows, hands, waist, and knees. '23' painted on his neck.
Narrative
This set of puppets (3322/1-30) was a gift to Muriel King in 1935. "Donated in memory of our mother, Muriel Wallace Burnaby King, from Catherine Christou & Robin King."
Item History
- Made in China before 1935
- Collected during 1935
- Owned by Kitty Christou before October 28, 2018
- Received from Kitty Christou (Donor) on October 28, 2018
What
Who
- Culture
- Chinese
- Previous Owner
- Kitty Christou
- Received from
- Kitty Christou (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- China
When
- Creation Date
- before 1935
- Collection Date
- during 1935
- Ownership Date
- before October 28, 2018
- Acquisition Date
- on October 28, 2018
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 3322/0023