rod puppet

Rod puppet depicting one of the three kings of the Nativity, carved in wood with appropriate miniature clothing. The figure is wearing a carved headdress, similar to a turban, and carries a container; both are painted silver. The body is hinged in the middle, and is operated by a wire attached to the rod, which can be used to make the puppet bend.

object
MUSEUM NUMBER
20.11.63/35
PLACE
COLLECTION
MEASUREMENTS
overall (maximum): 362 mm x 60 mm x 48 mm; puppet: 189 mm x 60 mm x 48 mm
MATERIAL/TECHNIQUE
wood; textile; metal; pigment
CATEGORY
Anthropology: Ethnography
LOCATION
On display: Horniman Museum > World Gallery > Europe > Poland
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