Beautiful handmade vintage traditional Rajasthani Indian String Puppet with painted wooded head and vibrant traditional Indian clothing.
 
This male Indian puppet is holding a fabric shield and sword embelished with golden ribbon.  All his clothes are hand stitched.
 
The puppets are part of a traditional folk art performance narrating an event from history, myths, folklore or legend, representing the traditional wisdom, knowledge and social mores of the region. 
 
These puppets make wonderful vibrant decorative objects in your home.
 
Size:  Approximate lenghth 30cm