Shadow puppet

Note: The following text is taken from a 19th-century collection catalog and, in its language and perspective, partially reflects colonial thought patterns. We present the text in its original version to make the collection's history transparent and promote a critical examination of the colonial legacy. Certain terms and formulations may be perceived as problematic today. A 2009 research project concluded that most descriptions are factually correct and still usable; only a few details were found to be inaccurate or incorrect. The results of this project were published in the following collection catalog: khm-wmw-tm-library.on.worldcat.org/oclc/1457155265"471. Puppets - "Wajang"A whole bunch, containing twelve pieces,  similar to those of buffalo leather, but made from cardboard; about hand high, very primitive and poorly made, copied from originals and painted brightly with different colors. This type of puppet can be found in every house and are used by poor people for private performances where usually the father amuses the relatives with such a puppet show."Translation of: Czurda, F. A. J. (1883). Catalog mit Erklärungen der Etnografischen Privatsammlung des Dr. F. A. J. Czurda in Postelberg (Böhmen). (p. 114). Wien, Wilhelm Braumüller