Shadow Puppet Item Number: 3364/9 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Small shadow puppet of background scenery. Shadow puppet made of semi-transparent animal skin and a watery paint or dye, soaked into the skin. Depicts a square container with four arms with scalloped decoration, one rising out of each corner, that connect at the centre above. There appears to be a hook at the centre. The maker's name is written across the back of a piece of skin attached behind the puppet.
History Of Use
Shadow puppet prop, from the Turkish shadow play known as "Karagöz & Hacivat". The play dates back to the Ottoman Empire (c. 1299-1923). It follows the escapades and fights of the two central characters from whom it takes its name. These friends are opposites in many ways: Karagöz (Black Eye) is illiterate and coarse, but well-intentioned, and very funny. Whereas Hacivat is pretentious and conceited, well-spoken and amusing. The plays are full of wit and satire and social and ethnic stereotypes as well as supernatural characters, such as monsters and magicians.
Item History
- Made by Ercan Aksakal (Maker) in Bursa, Turkey during 2019
- Owned by Consulate General of the Republic of Turkey before May 17, 2019
- Received from Consulate General of the Republic of Turkey (Donor) on May 17, 2019
What
- Name
- Shadow Puppet
- Identification Number
- 3364/9
- Type of Item
- puppet
- Material
- animal skin, paint and plastic
- Overall
- height 15.0 cm, width 20.2 cm
Who
- Culture
- Turkish
- Creator
- Ercan Aksakal (Maker)
- Previous Owner
- Consulate General of the Republic of Turkey
- Received from
- Consulate General of the Republic of Turkey (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Bursa, Turkey
When
- Creation Date
- during 2019
- Ownership Date
- before May 17, 2019
- Acquisition Date
- on May 17, 2019
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 3364/0009