Accession No
1978.194.5 B
Description
Puppet - Shadow puppet: Chao Chai, Phra Ek, Luk Kasat. A prince or hero. A prince is usually distinguished by his elaborate costume, he often carries a weapon, a sword, or bow and arrow. Heroes in " Nang Tahung" stories are often princes, so this character can be referred to as " Phra Ek", or hero
Place
Asia; Southeast Asia; Thailand; Nakhon Si Thammarat
Period
Source
Chalermpow, Paritta
Department
Anth
Reference Numbers
1978.194.5 B
Cultural Affliation
Material
Hide; Paint; Bamboo; Cotton
Local Term
Measurements
230mm x 565mm
Events
Context (CMS Context)
Found: East coast of southern Thailand; Exhibited: A on display in the Maudslay Hall, CUMAA, until 14 8 1986, B until November 1986; Collected by: Chalermpow.Paritta
Event Date 17/11/2016
Author: Remke Velden
Description (CMS Description)
Shadow puppet: Chao Chai, Phra Ek, Luk Kasat. A prince or hero. A prince is usually distinguished by his elaborate costume, he often carries a weapon, a sword, or bow and arrow. Heroes in " Nang Tahung" stories are often princes, so this character can be referred to as " Phra Ek", or hero
Event Date 17/11/2016
Author: Remke Velden
FM:273585
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