Description

This artifact is a vintage handcrafted Indian rod puppet, depicting an elderly villager or traveling folk character. The puppet features a stuffed fabric head with distinctive grey hair, bushy grey eyebrows, a matching mustache, a chin beard, and a light purple traditional turban (Pagri). It is dressed in a vibrant purple Kurta (tunic) with white buttons and a colorful patterned collar, paired with a traditional white draped Dhoti featuring a red stripe. Notably, this puppet carries a patterned cloth shoulder bag (Potli bag) hanging from its right hand, and a metal operating rod is attached to the same hand for theatrical control. It stands as an authentic example of retro ethnic art and a unique home decor collectible.

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