Shadow puppet of Dewi Sita, made of carved and painted leather. She has a diadem and long curly hair which flows down her back. She has delicate facial features including pointed nose and whole eye. Her skin is painted beige. Dewi Sita is at the centre of the Ramayana story. She is kidnapped by Rahwana, and the story revolves around her rescue by Rama and his allies.
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