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Queen Wearing Green and Red Sarong
The puppet depicted in profile is a queen. The puppet is made of goatskin and its paint colors are black, green, purple, red, and tan with curved patterns. The puppet features include a moveable left arm and moveable left arm ligaments. Height: 52.6 cm, Width: 15 cm, Width including left arm: 33 cm
Chinese Princess with Braids and Wearing Pantaloons
The puppet depicted in profile is a Chinese princess with braids and wearing pantaloons. The puppet is made of goatskin and its paint colors are black, green, purple, red, and tan with curved patterns. The puppet features include a moveable left arm and moveable left arm ligaments. Height: 38.4 cm, Width: 11.4 cm, Width including left and right arm: 26 cm
Cowboy Holding a Machine Gun and a Rifler
The puppet depicted in profile is a cowboy holding a machine gun and a rifler. The puppet is made of goatskin and its paint colors black, green, purple, red, and tan with curved patterns. The puppet features include a moveable left arm and moveable left arm ligaments. Height: 45 cm, Width: 15 cm, Width including left arm: 39.5 cm
Male Skeleton Hantu (Evil Spirit) holding a flashlight
The puppet depicted in profile is a male skeleton Hantu. The puppet is made of goatskin and it is the color black with curved patterns. The puppet features include a moveable left and right arm, moveable left and right arm ligaments, and moveable jaw. Height: 44.9 cm, Width: 10.5 cm, Width including right arm extended: 64 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
Princess in Traditional Sarong and Kebaya
The puppet depicted in profile is a princess. The puppet is made of and its paint colors are black, brown, green, purple, and red with curved patterns. The puppet features include a moveable left arm and moveable left arm ligaments. Height: 41 cm, Width: 12 cm, width including moveable left arm extended: 31.4 cm
Female Clown Wearing a Green Dress
The puppet depicted in profile is a female clown wearing a green dress. The puppet is made of goatskin and its paint color are black, green, purple, red, and yellow with curved patterns. The puppet features include a moveable right arm and moveable right arm ligaments. Height: 40.5 cm, Width: 16.9 cm, width including moveable right arm extended: 33.5 cm
Ai Ting Policeman Holding a Gun
The puppet presented in profile is Ai Ting policeman holding a gun. The puppet is made of goatskin and its paint colors are black, brown, green, and red with curved patterns. The puppet features include a moveable right and left arm, moveable right and left arm ligaments, and moveable jaw. Height: 47.6 cm, Width: 13.5 cm, width including moveable right and left arm extended: 66 cm
Modern Prince Wearing a Casual Suit
The puppet depicted in the profile modern prince wearing a casual suit. The puppet is made of goatskin and its paint colors are black, green, purple, red and tan with curved patterns. The puppet features are moveable right arm and moveable right arm ligaments. Height: 39.1 cm, Width: 11.3 cm, Width including right arm extended: 31 cm
Gergasi (Monster) King with Sword Wearing Red
The puppet depicts a Gergasi (Monster) King with a sword who is presented in front profile. His Malay style warrior clothing featured various patterns and it mostly red, purple, and black. He is also holding a red and black striped sword in his left hand. He has exaggerated long pointy nails that are painted red. His right arm is articulated at the wrist, elbow, and shoulder. Shadow Puppet of Orge King, made of (goatskin), paint colors (black, green, purple, red, and tan), curved patterns, features (moveable right arm and moveable right arm ligaments), Height: 54 cm, Width: 21.7 cm, Width including right arm extended: 49.5 cm
Raja Muda (Crown Prince) Holding a Staff
The puppet depicts a character of a Raja Muda, a refined man in profile holding a staff. The puppet is wearing traditional Malay style clothing. Also, the puppet has exaggerated long fingernails that are painted red along with long and thin eyebrows. The staff that he is holding has a crown on the top of it. The puppets left 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: 42.3 cm, Width: 13 cm, Width including left arm extended: 37.5 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
Indian King with Staff
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
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
Samuun with Comb and Mirror
The puppet depicted is a Samuun holding a comb and mirror and is also a clown character in Wayang Gedek. The puppet is made of goatskin and its paint colors include black and pink. The puppet features include a moveable left and right arm, moveable left and right arm ligaments, moveable jaw, and holding comb and mirror. Height: 31 cm, Width: 7.5 cm, Width including left and right arm extended: 36 cm
Hanuman, Monkey warrior with sword
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
Gandamana, Central Javanese Shadow Puppet
Gandamana, the chief minister in the court of Pandu. Gandamana only appears in Javanese versions of the Mahabharata. Gandamana is an assertive and bold character which is reflected in his large round-eyes, forward gaze and wide stance. Gandamana is one of three central Javanese shadow puppet figures that appear in the Banks collection. These characters were not used in performances in Kedah in 1974. Banks acquired these puppets from a Malaysian government shop in Kuala Lumpur. Pigment on all the Javanese shadow puppets has been applied in the form of paint and does not permeate the leather. All of the shadows cast by these puppets are opaque and black in contrast to the translucent colorized shadows of the puppets in the Banks collection. Height: 54.5 cm, Width: 24.3 cm, width including moveable right and left arm extended: 44.5 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
Raja Muda (Crown Prince) Wearing Colorful Thai Costume
The puppet depicts the character of a refined Raja Muda (Crown Prince) in profile wearing Thai costume with a pompadour hairstyle popular in the 1960s and 1970s. Note the long fingers, prominent ring, and elongated fingernails symbols of both male and female refined characters. Nang Talung often incorporates modern characters and styles of clothing into the design of its shadow puppets. This puppet depicts the traditional clothing of a prince or wealthy upper-class Thai noble, but sports a modern hairstyle and does not wear a crown or headdress. This puppet could potentially play a prince or other refined male 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, Height: 45.1 cm, Width: 13.6 cm, width including extended moveable left arm: 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
Reusi- The Sage (Mahaguru)
The puppet depicted in profile is a Reusi. The puppet is made of goatskin and its paint colors are black, orange, pink, and purple with curved patterns. The puppet features include a moveable left arm, moveable left arm ligaments, and moveable jaw. Height: 49 cm, width: 17.6 cm, width with moveable arm: 37 cm
Munkon (Naughty Tiger)
Non-articulated tiger-like mythical creature depicted in profile with a small trunk and tusks of an elephant and the horns and ears of an ox. The leather puppet is supported by a central bamboo string. Traces of red pigment remain on the surface of the puppet. The head of the figure is held high with open jaws and is depicted in a running and attacking posture. Thai art often features mythical creatures that combine elements of multiple animals. These animals are portrayed as living in the Himaphan forest, a place located below the heavens and invisible to the eyes of mortals. Two Thai mythical creatures feature the body of a lion and trunk of an elephant include the Tukka Tor and the Kochasri. Dimensions: Height: 28cm Width: 31.3cm
Lion-Man
A Lion figure depicted in profile with head held high and open mouth in a fighting posture with human-like characteristics. The figure is bipedal and clothed but features lion-like head and tail with human-like arms and legs. One arm of the shadow 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 is thin and translucent goatskin. Mythical lions or Singha are common guardian figures at Thai temples, large buildings, and houses. Dimension: Height: 67.3 cm Width: 32.3cm Width including extended articulated arm: 49.1cm
Reusi- The Sage (Mahaguru)
Reusi is one of the most highly respected characters in Wayang Gedek. He carries a staff and a gunungan or tree of life and brings good messages and advice to certain characters. Reusi in profile and walking posture. Black face, arms, and feet with a hinged and moveable jaw and articulated left arm. One arm of the Resui shadow 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 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, fan and headdress of the puppet to project through the shadow screen and provide a colorized shadow. Reusi is a traveling sage depicted holding a fan or gunungan in his right hand and a short staff in his left hand which is typical of Southern Thailand. This Resui puppet is depicted with a bent stature, representing his age and wisdom. His feet are bare. The Reusi puppet features a brightly colored and elaborately decorated sarong, shoulder cloth, fan, and bag. He is depicted wearing kata-pa headdress.
Female Clown in Knee Length Skirt
The puppet depicted is a female clown. The puppet is made of goatskin and its paint color is brown. The puppet features include a moveable left arm, moveable left arm ligaments, moveable jaw. Height: 37 cm, Width: 13 cm, width including extended moveable left arm: 27 cm