Dewi Shinta Shadow Puppet
Artifact SeriesObama Administration Collection 2009-2017
Artifact ID2018.1.82
Object Type
Puppet, Shadow
Medium
paper, horn, string, paint, plastic
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 7/8 in x W 5 in x D 11 3/4 in (2.2 cm x 12.7 cm x 29.8 cm )
Physical DescriptionPhysical DescriptionAn Indonesian shadow puppet in the image of a female figure, Sri Rama's wife Dewi Shinta. The figure is painted with various colors and patterns in black, purple, gold, and pink and has intricate cutouts and details. Three small carved horn pegs are attached to the arms, which articulate, and to the center of the body.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThis item is material associated with various agencies and offices during the Obama administration and maintained as government property until its transfer to the National Archives in January 2017 for deposit with the Obama Presidential Library.Additional DetailsNational Archives Catalog CollectionBarack Obama Artifact Collection (National Archives Identifier 63542091)
National Archives Catalog SeriesObama Administration Collection 2009-2017 (National Archives Identifier 66540607)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Possibly
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