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Pair of Indian Handmade Vintage Rajasthani Kathputli Puppets

$994.09
£725
€845.55
CA$1,361.24
A$1,513.52
CHF 790.28
MX$18,423.21
NOK 10,083.58
SEK 9,447.83
DKK 6,310.51
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Pair of Indian Handmade Vintage Rajasthani Kathputli Puppets Lovely Vintage pair of Marionette Puppets, Bride and Groom made in wood and dressed in green with silver gold trimmings
They have very expressive painted faces and the legs and arms are worked with strings, more of these can be added if wanted
The Ideal wedding gift for the couple who have everything They are 21” tall and 5” in diameter VY95
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 21 in (53.34 cm)Diameter: 5 in (12.7 cm)
  • Style:
    Anglo-Indian (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1950
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Godshill, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: VY951stDibs: LU2498336838282

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