Shadow Puppets of Kedah

Hanuman, Monkey warrior with sword

Item

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

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