Vtg Antique Shadow Puppet pierced / tooled buffalo hide Thailand story telling For Sale
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Vtg Antique Shadow Puppet pierced / tooled buffalo hide Thailand story telling:
$45.00
Available for your consideration is aVintage - AntiqueShadow PuppetI believe it is made from pierced/tooled
buffalo hide.Nice detail, notice the ring and the red nails.Historically, shadow puppets were used in Thailand to tell stories.Nang yai is a form of shadow play found in Thailand.
Puppets are made of buffalo hide, while the story is narrated by songs, chants and music.Nang literally means skin or hide; in common usage, a drama puppet or drama; by extension, motion picture films. \"Nang Yai\" specifically means \"large shadow puppet\".
(Wikki)This puppet is in overall very good condition.
One issue, the animal hide has a few curls in it that has hardened into a set.
It can still be easily manipulated and used.The secondary stick is used to manipulate the extended arm.Some color fading, but not bad.Counting the stick approximately
32 1/2\" tall
The Puppet itself is around 22 1/2\".Please view all pictures and then ask any questions you have,
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