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Naughty Cowboy in Black With Machine Gun

Naughty Cowboy, made of (goatskin), paint colors (black, green, red, and tan), curved patterns, features (moveable left arm and moveable left arm ligaments), Height: 40 cm, Width: 12.1 cm, Width including left arm extended: 32.1 cm

Naughty Cowboy Wearing Green and Carrying Guns

The puppet depicts the character of a cowboy who appears to hold authority. The cowboy is wearing a green western suit with red stitching on the outside of it and a brown ten-gallon hat and a purple bandana. The Cowboy is featured holding a six-shooter gun in left hand. He also carries a holster on his right hip while holding another gun in his right hand. Also the cowboy is wearing western style black boots with red heels. The Cowboy symbolizes western aggression and evokes masculine associations which include strength, independence, power, dominance, and bravery. The Cowboys left arm is articulated at the risk. His right arm is articulate at the shoulder, elbow, and risk. Made of (goatskin), paint colors (black, green, purple, red, and tan), curved patterns, features (moveable left arm, moveable left arm ligaments, and holding gun), Height: 47 cm, Width: 16.5 cm, Width including left arm extended: 40.7 cm

Naughty Cowboy with Guns

Shadow Puppet (Cowboy With a Machine Gun), made of (goatskin), paint colors (black, green, purple, red, and tan), curved patterns, features (moveable left arm and moveable left arm ligaments), Height: 47.3 cm, Width: 15.3 cm, Width including left arm extended: 40 cm

Naughty Nude Woman

A nude, pregnant, female puppet, with prominent breasts and genitalia. The puppet has two articulated arms which each have joints at the shoulders, elbows, and wrist. Unlike many other puppets with articulated arms, there are no bamboo rods attached to her arms. The leather puppet is supported by a central bamboo rod tied to the leather figure via cording. The face and upper body of the nude female puppet are depicted in en face, while the lower body depicted in profile. The puppet is portrayed with a hairstyle fashionable in the late 1960s and early 1970s. She is also depicted with a green necklace. Her fingers are thin, curved, and elongated, traits of refined male and female Nang Talung characters. According to Dr. Irving Chan Johnson, such puppets could be used to depict prostitutes in humorous sex scenes, or to portray the courtesans of royal characters. Dimensions: Height: 45cm Width: 11.3cm Width including extended right arm: 53.6cm

Naughty Reusi Holding a Fan and Staff

The puppet depicts the character of a naughty version of Reusi. He is presented holding a pink staff in his right hand which appears to be used to keep his balance. Also, he is holding a pink fan with his left hand. He is wearing a pink Sarong which has black and beige patterns on it. He has an oversized exaggerated belly. He appears to be old because he has a wrinkled face with a long beard hanging from his chin. His clothing also includes a patterned pink scarf wrapped around his chest and a pink patterned hat. His right risk, elbow and shoulder is articulated. Also, his jaw is articulated. Made with colors (black, pink, and tan), curved patterns, features (moveable left arm and moveable left arm ligaments), Height: 60.5 cm, Width: 18 cm, Width including left arm: 43.2 cm

Naughty Woman Dressed in Black and Gold

The puppet depicted in profile is a naughty woman. The puppet is made of goatskin and its paint colors are black and gold with curved patterns. The puppet features include a moveable left arm and moveable left arm ligaments. Height: 40.4 cm, Width: 11.9 cm, Width including left arm: 33 cm

Naughty Woman in Miniskirt

The puppet depicts a female character with exaggerated buttocks wearing a miniskirt, necklace, bangles, prominent rings, earrings and high heeled shoes. The face of the puppet is portrayed en face with while the body of the puppet is depicted in profile. The puppet is also portrayed with a bouffant hairstyle popular in the 1960s and 1970s. Note the curved long fingers and elongated fingernails. The hands of the puppet are positioned in such a way to suggest that she could be dancing and may have been used to portray a dancer. Both arms of the puppet are articulated at the shoulder, elbow, and wrist. The articulated arms are manipulated by a puppeteer via a bamboo rod attached by a knotted cord to the hand. The leather puppet is supported by a central bamboo rod that is tied to the leather figure via cording. The leather is thin and translucent goatskin. The puppet has been dyed with vivid colors of pigment that permeate the leather and allow the bright colors of the clothing of the puppet to project through the shadow screen and provide a colorized shadow. Dimensions: Height: 40 cm Width: 8.8 cm Width including extended articulated arms: 44 cm

Naughty Woman in Sarong Kebaya

The puppet depicts the character of a wealthy female refined character. The face of the puppet is portrayed en face while the body of the puppet is depicted in profile. The puppet wears the traditional Malay costume of a sarong and kebaya accessorized with a necklace, earrings, and two bangles. Her kebaya, or fitted blouse, is depicted as short-sleeved, skims the hips, and is tailored to closely fit the body, a style made popular by Malay films produced in Malaysia and Singapore in the 1950s and 1960s. The puppet is also portrayed with a bouffant hairstyle popular in the 1960s and 1970s. Note the long fingers and elongated fingernails symbols of both male and female refined characters.One arm of the puppet is articulated at the shoulder, elbow and wrist. The articulated arm is manipulated by a puppeteer via a bamboo rod attached by a knotted cord to the hand. The leather puppet is supported by a central bamboo rod that is tied to the leather figure via cording. The leather is thin and translucent goatskin. The puppet has been dyed with vivid colors of pigment that permeate the leather and allow the bright colors of the clothing of the puppet to project through the shadow screen and provide a colorized shadow. Dimensions: Height: 42,4cm Width: 9 cm Width including extended articulated arm: 46 cm

Naughty Woman Wearing a Mini Skirt

The puppet depicted in profile is of a naughty woman wearing a mini skirt. The puppet is made of goatskin and its paint colors are black, red, and yellow with curved patterns. The puppet features include a moveable left arm, moveable left arm ligaments, and moveable jaw. Height: 40 cm, Width: 12.4 cm, Width including left arm: 34.2 cm

Nu (Tiger Man) Holding Sword

Shadow Puppet (Nu Holding Sword), made of (goatskin), paint color (black, brown, purple, and red), string (bamboo), curved patterns, features (moveable left arm and moveable left arm ligaments), Height: 54.5 cm, Width: 24.3 cm, width including moveable left arm extended: 44.5 cm

Nunui and Refined Female Intercourse Scene

The puppet depicts the character of Nunui intertwined with a refined female character in an intercourse scene. Both puppets are naked and the refined female is upside down hanging across the body of the upright ogre. Nunui's phallus is hanging in front of the face of the refined female. The female is wearing a red and green necklace. Nunui's left arm is articulated at the elbow. Note the foot and right arm of Nunui are intertwined with the left arm and head of the female. The articulated elbow is manipulated by a puppeteer via a bamboo rod attached by a knotted cord. Another bamboo rod is attached to the hand of the female that is clutching on to the foot of Nunui. Made of (goatskin), paint colors (black, green, red, and tan), curved patterns, features (Man and Woman connected) Height: 33.2 cm, Width: 34 cm

Nunui with Axe

Name of the Shadow Puppet (Nunui with Axe), made of (goatskin), paint colors (black and pink), curved patterns, features (moveable left and right arm, moveable left and right arm ligaments, and moveable jaw), Height: 31.5 cm, Width: 5.7 cm, Width including left and right arm: 44 cm

Old King with Staff

Shadow Puppet (Old King with Staff), made of (goatskin), paint colors (black, green, red, and tan), curved patterns, features (moveable left arm and moveable left arm ligaments), Height: 59 cm, Width: 12.2 cm, Width including left arm extended: 37 cm

Old Man

Shadow Puppet (Old Man), made of (goatskin), paint colors (black, green, and red), curved patterns, features (moveable right arm, moveable right arm ligaments, and moveable jaw), Height: 41.2 cm, Width: 14.3 cm, Width including right arm extended: 30 cm

Old Woman

Shadow Puppet (Old Woman), made of (goatskin), paint colors (black, green, purple, and red), curved patterns, features (moveable left arm and moveable left arm ligaments), Height: 42.3 cm, Width: 12.5 cm, Width including left arm: 31.9 cm

Old Woman in Traditional Pantaloons

The puppet depicted in profile is an old woman in traditional pantaloons. The puppet is made of goatskin and its paint color are black, green, purple, red, and tan with curved patterns. The puppet features include a moveable left arm, moveable left arm ligaments, moveable jaw. Height: 38.6 cm, Width: 13 cm, Width including left arm: 31.5 cm

Policeman with a Holstered Gun

The puppet depicted in profile is a policeman. The puppet is made of goatskin and its paint color are black, green, red, and yellow with curved patterns. The puppet features include moveable left arm and moveable left arm ligaments. Height: 47.4 cm, Width: 14 cm, Width including right arm extended: 39.1 cm

Pregnant Malay Princess in Sarong Kebaya

The puppet depicts the character of a wealthy female refined character. The face of the puppet is portrayed en face with delicate cutouts typical of the Wayang Gedek and Nang Talung puppetry tradition. The body of the puppet is depicted in profile. The shape of the puppet's abdomen suggests that this puppet was used to represent a pregnant character. The puppet wears the traditional Malay costume of a sarong and kebaya accessorized with two bangles, two prominent finger rings, and high heeled shoes. Her kebaya, or fitted blouse, is depicted as short-sleeved, skims the hips, and is tailored to fit the body, a style made popular by Malay films produced in Malaysia and Singapore in the 1950s and 1960s. The puppet is also portrayed with a bouffant hairstyle popular in the 1960s and 1970s. Note the long fingers and elongated fingernails symbols of both male and female refined characters. Nang Talung and ten incorporates modern characters and clothing styles into the design of its shadow puppets. Puppet iconography is also known to have been influenced by Western, Bollywood, and Malay film industries. This puppet depicts the clothing of a modern, fashionable Malay woman from the late 1960s and early 1970s. Her hairstyle is consistent with this period and she does not wear a crown or headdress. This puppet could potentially play a princess or other refined female lead role. One arm of the puppet is articulated at the shoulder, elbow and wrist. The articulated arm is manipulated by a puppeteer via a bamboo rod attached by a knotted cord to the hand. The leather puppet is supported by a central bamboo rod that is tied to the leather figure via cording. The leather is thin and translucent goatskin. The puppet has been dyed with vivid colors of pigment that permeate the leather and allow the bright colors of the clothing of the puppet to project through the shadow screen and provide a colorized shadow. Dimensions: Height: 41.2 cm Width: 11 cm Width including extended articulated arm: 32.1 cm

Prime Minister in Western Suit with Cane

Shadow Puppet (Prime Minister), the puppet depicts the character of a wealthy leader in profile wearing a western suit and walking with a cane. Nang Talung often incorporates modern characters and styles of clothing into the design of its shadow puppets. One arm of the puppet is articulated at the shoulder, elbow and wrist. The articulated arm is manipulated by a puppeteer via a bamboo rod attached by a knotted cord to the hand. The leather puppet is supported by a central bamboo rod that is tied to the leather figure via cording. The leather is thin and translucent goatskin. The puppet has been dyed with vivid colors of pigment that permeate the leather and allow the bright colors of the clothing of the puppet to project through the shadow screen and provide a colorized shadow. Dimensions: Height: 54.5cm Width: 24.3cm Width including extended articulated arm: 44.5cm

Prince in Pants and Jacket

The puppet depicted in profile is of a prince. The puppet is made of goatskin and its paint color are black, green, red, and yellow with curved patterns. The puppet features include a moveable right arm and moveable right arm ligaments. Height: 42 cm, Width: 11.5 cm, width including moveable right arm extended: 34 cm

Prince in Purple Pants

The puppet depicts the character of a Prince. The puppet is presented in side profile. Also, he is wearing a red ring on his right hand and his fingernails are long and painted red. Similar to the Raja Muda (Crown Prince) puppets in this collection, this prince has long fingernails that likely symbolize their refined and civilized character. There are various patterns presented on his clothes. His right arm is articulated at the wrist, elbow, and shoulder. Made of (goatskin), paint colors (black, green, purple, red, and tan), curved patterns, features (moveable left arm and moveable left arm ligaments), Height: 43 cm, Width: 10.6 cm, Width including left arm extended: 32.8 cm

Prince in Yellow Pants with Sword

Prince with Sword, made of (goatskin), paint colors (black, green, purple, red, and yellow), curved patterns, features (moveable left arm and moveable left arm ligaments), Height: 40 cm, Width: 11 cm, Width including left arm extended: 34 cm

Princess in Baju Kurung Kedah and Hijab

The puppet depicts the character of a female refined character. The face of the puppet is portrayed while the body of the puppet is depicted in profile. The puppet wears the traditional Malay costume of a baju kurung Kedah with a headscarf, Her clothing is accessorized with earrings, two bangles and high heeled slippers. Note the long fingers and elongated fingernails symbols of both male and female refined characters. One arm of the puppet is articulated at the shoulder, elbow and wrist. The articulated arm is manipulated by a puppeteer via a bamboo rod attached by a knotted cord to the hand. The leather puppet is supported by a central bamboo rod that is tied to the leather figure via cording. The leather is thin and translucent goatskin. The puppet has been dyed with vivid colors of pigment that permeate the leather and allow the bright colors of the clothing of the puppet to project through the shadow screen and provide a colorized shadow. Height: 41 cm, Width: 13.2 cm, Width including left arm extended: 30 cm

Princess in Green and Purple Sarong Kebaya

The puppet depicts the character of a wealthy female refined character. The face of the puppet is portrayed en face with delicate cutouts typical of the Wayang Gedek and Nang Talung puppetry tradition while the body of the puppet is depicted in profile. The puppet wears the traditional Malay costume of a sarong and kebaya accessorized with a necklace, two bangles and two prominent finger rings. Her kebaya, or fitted blouse, is depicted as short-sleeved, skims the hips, and is tailored to closely fit the body, a style made popular by Malay films produced in Malaysia and Singapore in the 1950s and 1960s. Her sarong is tied to fall at a slight angle in the front and may portray the wearing of kain lepas, or unsewn cloth. The puppet is also portrayed with a bouffant hairstyle popular in the 1960s and 1970s. Note the long fingers and elongated fingernails symbols of both male and female refined characters. Nang Talung and Wayang Gedek often incorporates modern characters and clothing styles into the design of its shadow puppets. Puppet iconography is also known to have been influenced by Western, Bollywood, and Malay film industries. This puppet depicts the clothing of a modern, fashionable Malay woman from the late 1960s and early 1970s. Her hairstyle is consistent with this period and she does not wear a crown or headdress. This puppet could potentially play a princess or other refined female lead role. One arm of the puppet is articulated at the shoulder, elbow and wrist. The articulated arm is manipulated by a puppeteer via a bamboo rod attached by a knotted cord to the hand. The leather puppet is supported by a central bamboo rod that is tied to the leather figure via cording. The leather is thin and translucent goatskin. The puppet has been dyed with vivid colors of pigment that permeate the leather and allow the bright colors of the clothing of the puppet to project through the shadow screen and provide a colorized shadow. Dimensions: Height: 37.1 cm Width: 10.1 cm Width including extended articulated arm: 27.4 cm

Princess in Modern Red Suit

Name of the Shadow Puppet (Princess in Modern Red Suit), made of (goatskin), paint color (black and red), string (bamboo), features (broken moveable left arm and moveable right leg), Height: 37 cm, Width: 38.5 cm, width including broken moveable left arm: 16.3 cm

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