Shadow puppet
(Togalu gombeatta)
(early 20th century-mid 20th century)
Medium
coloured dyes and inks on parchment, bamboo, cotton (thread)
Measurements
52.0 × 54.2 × 1.0 cm
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased NGV Foundation, 2018
Gallery location
Not on display
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