India Rama Rod Puppet from Ramayana Legend with Magnificent Crown (Profile View)

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Wooden rod puppet (wayang golek) of Rama, from the Hindu legend called Ramayana. The Rama doll is made entirely from wood. His head and magnificent crown are three-dimensional, carved and hand painted. The headpiece is has a top portion painted red; the lower portion is gold, white, red, yellow and purple. He has tassels hanging on either side of the head. His face is painted white, with red lips, and decorative swirls. The figure is about 27 inches (69 cm) tall.

For the story, visit The Story of Rama and Sita

Galleries: Asia, Classic Characters, Hinduism, India Miscellaneous, Puppetry, Wood

Keywords: All_Rama_Sita, Asia, India, Indian, Indonesia, Indonesian, Rama, Ramayana, Sita, batik, carved, crown, dalang, figurine, hand painted, handcrafted, king, male, man, rod puppet, rods, tassels, three-dimensional, wayang golek, wood

Photo Location: FCIT Photo Studio, Tampa, FL

Photographer: Dr. Ann E. Barron

Date of Photo: 05/30/2013

Device Make: Canon

Device Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II

Exposure Time: 0.0333333

F Number: 13

Original Dimensions: 3744×5616

Picture Orientation: Portrait

GPS Coordinates: 28°3'40.85"N 82°24'36.26"W

Picture Number: 24694