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19th C. Indian Painted Wood Puppet Head

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India, 19th century CE. This is a hand-carved puppet head painted in a realistic style with bright colors and an expressive face. 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: 5.5" L x 5.75" W x 9.25" H (14 cm x 14.6 cm x 23.5 cm)

Provenance: Ex-Adeon Gallery, Nick Poolos Collection, acquire before 1974.

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Condition

Age wear to paint and wood with stable cracks

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19th C. Indian Painted Wood Puppet Head

Name: 19th C. Indian Painted Wood Puppet Head
SKU: 46822481
Price: 175 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $300 - $500

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Starting Price $150

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