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Rare 19th C. Indian Painted Wood Puppet head

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Rare 19th C. Indian Painted Wood Puppet head

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Description

India, 19th century CE. This is a hand-carved wooden puppet head with an expressive male face and impressive mustache and beard. This was part of a hand puppet, where the puppeteer would put his arm up a costume and grasp the wooden base below the head. Atop the puppets head is a coiled headdress topped by a small, bald human head. Definitely a piece to spark conversation! Comes with custom stand. Size: 4" W x 7.2" H (10.2 cm x 18.3 cm)

Provenance: Ex - Adeon Gallery, Nick Poolos collection acquired before 1975

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Condition

Some wear to paint, with surface cracks to wood as shown.

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Rare 19th C. Indian Painted Wood Puppet head

Name: Rare 19th C. Indian Painted Wood Puppet head
SKU: 46822480
Price: 135 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $400 - $600

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Starting Price $150

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