Shadow Puppet

MOA: University of British Columbia

3322/14

Shadow puppet of Yeoman runner Li Len. Made of paper which has been cut and painted to depict the Yeoman wearing a black shirt and pants, tied at the waist by red and green ties. He wears a large orange hat with a red feather(?) extending straight up. He has large eyebrows, a red face and a long pointed beard. In his left hand he carries a scroll. Operated by three rods. Joints at the shoulders, elbows, hands, waist, and knees. '14' painted on the collar.

  • Narrative

    This set of puppets (3322/1-30) was a gift to Muriel King in 1935. "Donated in memory of our mother, Muriel Wallace Burnaby King, from Catherine Christou & Robin King."


  • Type of Item puppet
  • Culture Chinese
  • Material paper, paint, fibre, wood, metal
  • Measurements height 27.0 cm, width 11.5 cm, depth 0.5 cm (overall)

  • Previous Owner Kitty Christou
  • Received from Kitty Christou

  • Made in China

  • Creation Date before 1935
  • Collection Date during 1935
  • Ownership Date before October 28, 2018
  • Acquisition Date on October 28, 2018

  • Condition good
  • Accession Number 3322/0014