Shadow Puppet

MOA: University of British Columbia

3322/23

Shadow puppet of a soldier Spirit Judge. Made of paper which has been cut and painted to depict the soldier Spirit Judge in an orange and black short-sleeved top, with beige and black pants, and a black tie at the waist. He has a blue face, two blunted horns(?), and bright red hair. In his left hand he holds a mace. Operated by three rods. Joints at the shoulders, elbows, hands, waist, and knees. '23' painted on his neck.

  • 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 10.5 cm, depth 0.4 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 3322/0023