Hanuman, Monkey warrior with sword
Title
Hanuman, Monkey warrior with sword
Description
A monkey warrior depicted in profile with head held high and an open mouth in a fighting posture. He holds a sword in his left arm. One arm is articulated at the shoulder, elbow, and wrist and moved via a bamboo rod. The puppet is made from goatskin and is supported by a central bamboo rod attached via fiber cording to the leather puppet. The monkey warrior is portrayed wearing a stylized Kiu headdress Dimensions: Height: 51cm Width: 39 cm Width including extended articulated arm: 55.3cm
Attribution
Made in Southern Thailand
Date
Acquisition date 1974
Color
Green, red, and brown pigment
Material
Goatskin, bamboo rods