Accession No

1927.924


Description

Shadow puppet representing the brother of King Rama


Place

Asia; Southeast Asia; Malaysia; Peninsular Malaysia


Period


Source

Evans, Ivor Hugh Norman [collector]; Ridgeway, William (Prof.; Sir) [donor]


Department

Anth


Reference Numbers

1927.924


Cultural Affliation


Material


Local Term

Laksamana


Measurements

350mm x 635mm


Events

Context (CMS Context)
Card for 1927.923 notes 'Made for Ivor Evans M.A. Clare who gave it to me, with 1927.924-6, July 1920/ W.R' note.'

Card notes "Shadow puppet. / W.R's note says, representing Laksamana the brother of King Rama who accompanied the latter and his wife Sita into their exile in the forest?' Given W.R by Ivor Evans, July 1920." Stamped with 'RIDGEWAY BEQUEST'


Event Date 11/3/1987
Author: maa


Description (CMS Description)
'Shadow puppet representing Laksamana the brother of King Rama who accompanied the latter and his wife Sita into their exile in the forest?'
Event Date 11/3/1987
Author: maa


FM:80005

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