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Catalog Number CAS 2019-0004-0070   CAS 2019-0004-0070; Shadow puppet
Category Bead & Leatherwork; Ceremonial Items
Object Name Shadow puppet
Culture
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Indonesia
State/Prov./Dist. Bali
County
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Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Leather; Cow horn; Paint; Cotton thread
Description Large Balinese shadow puppet; Constructed of thin leather and decorated primarily in colors of gold, green, and blue; Arms are constructed of three separate segments that have been attached at the joints; Body and arm are attached to long, thin cow horn handles in order for the user to manipulate the puppet.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 25.5, Thickness = 1.2, Length = 62.8