Description

This artifact is a vintage handcrafted Indian rod puppet, representing traditional folk art used in regional puppet theatres and storytelling. The puppet features a hand-painted fabric or composition head with distinct facial features like a prominent black mustache, defined eyebrows, blue-lined eyes, and golden earrings. It is dressed in a traditional maroon or burgundy Kurta (tunic) with a buttoned placket, paired with simple black fabric trousers. A metallic control rod attached to its cloth hand allows for movement, characterizing its design as an authentic piece of retro ethnic performance art and cultural home decor.

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