Indian King with Staff
Item
Title
Indian King with Staff
Description
The puppet depicts an Indian King. He is wearing green traditional style clothing. Also, he appears to be using the cane which he is holding with his right hand for stability while walking. His left arm is articulated at the wrist, shoulder, and elbow. He has short fingernails that are painted red. His face appears to be hairy which is shown by his uni-brow and full mustache. Made of (goatskin), paint colors (black, brown, green, red, and tan), curved patterns, features (moveable left arm and moveable left arm ligaments), Height: 49 cm, Width: 15.5 cm, Width including left arm extended: 36 cm
Attribution
Made in Southern Thailand
Date
Acquisition date 1974
Color
black, brown, green, red, and tan
Material
Goatskin, bamboo string