Shadow Puppets of Kedah

Queen Wearing a Selendang (Shawl)

Item

Title

Queen Wearing a Selendang (Shawl)

Description

The puppet depicted in profile is known as a Queen Wearing a Selendang. The puppet is made of goatskin while paint colors include black, green, red, and yellow with curved patterns. The puppet features are a moveable right arm and moveable right arm ligaments. Height: 52.8 cm, Width: 14.2 cm, Width including right arm extended: 36.5 cm

Attribution

Made in Southern Thailand

Date

Acquisition date 1974

Color

black, green, red, and yellow

Material

Goatskin, bamboo string

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