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puppet

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  • Other Name

    Rama (puppet name/character)

  • Description

    Rama, a Wayang Golek puppet. From a set used by the S. Muja puppetry troupe. A character from the Ramayana, lover of princess Sita.

    Wooden painted puppet with white painted face, white, gold, blue, yellow and red head ornament, gold torso, arms and hands, black velvet beaded collar and waist ornament, batik style cloth skirt.

  • Place
  • Field Collection Date
    1997
  • Accession Number
    2004.89.148
  • Accession Date
    26 Aug 2004
  • Department
puppet 2004.89.148

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