Shadow Puppet

MOA: University of British Columbia

3322/12

Shadow puppet of a Yeoman runner. Made of paper which has been cut and painted to depict him wearing a black shirt and pants, which are tied at the waist by red and green ties. He wears a large red hat with striped feathers extending out the front. He has a large nose, and open mouth exposing some teeth. In his left hand he carries a longsword. Operated by three rods. Joints at the shoulders, elbows, hands, waist, and knees. '12' is 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, bamboo grass, metal
  • Measurements height 30.0 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 3322/0012