Puppet (2) - Camel skin (apparently) - unknown
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A pair of traditional Turkish shadow theatre puppets, Karagöz & Hacivat, sold together, handcrafted from fine camel leather with fully articulated joints and backlit translucent panels, originating from Turkey.
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An authentic pair of traditional Turkish shadow theater puppets (Karagöz ve Hacivat), handcrafted from fine, translucent camel hide (deve derisi).
Characters Included:
Karagöz: The iconic, bold main character featuring his distinctive movable jointed arm and large articulated hat (ışkırlak).
Hacivat: The educated companion, detailed with his traditional pointed curved turban (kallavi) and ornate beard.
Material & Craftsmanship: Crafted from thin, rigid camel leather, meticulously hand-perforated (göstermelik technique) and detailed with black ink. When backlit, the translucent amber qualities of the cured camel hide emerge, making them striking both as historical folk art pieces and as backlit display objects.
Features: Fully articulated joints (arms, legs, and hats) held by original fasteners, designed for traditional rod manipulation.
For a similar puppet: https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O158883/karagoz-shadow-puppet-unknown/karag%C3%B6z-shadow-puppet-unknown/
Condition: Good vintage condition with a beautiful natural patina, preserved stiffness, and clear detailing. Please see all detailed photos (including backlit shots) for an accurate representation of condition and transparency.
Description / Description
In:
An authentic pair of traditional Turkish shadow theater puppets (Karagöz ve Hacivat), handcrafted from fine, translucent camel hide (deve derisi).
Characters Included:
Karagöz: The iconic, bold main character featuring his distinctive movable jointed arm and large articulated hat (ışkırlak).
Hacivat: The educated companion, detailed with his traditional pointed curved turban (kallavi) and ornate beard.
Material & Craftsmanship: Crafted from thin, rigid camel leather, meticulously hand-perforated (göstermelik technique) and detailed with black ink. When backlit, the translucent amber qualities of the cured camel hide emerge, making them striking both as historical folk art pieces and as backlit display objects.
Features: Fully articulated joints (arms, legs, and hats) held by original fasteners, designed for traditional rod manipulation.
For a similar puppet: https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O158883/karagoz-shadow-puppet-unknown/karag%C3%B6z-shadow-puppet-unknown/
Condition: Good vintage condition with a beautiful natural patina, preserved stiffness, and clear detailing. Please see all detailed photos (including backlit shots) for an accurate representation of condition and transparency.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
2
Title
Figuras de Karagöz y Hacivat, se venden juntas
Country of origin
Türkiye
Material
Camel skin (apparently)
Indigenous object name
Pair of Traditional Turkish Shadow Theatre Puppets – Karagöz & Hacivat – Fine Camel Leather
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
15 cm
Width
10 cm
Depth
1 cm
Depiction/theme
Pair of Traditional Turkish Shadow Theatre Puppets – Karagöz & Hacivat – Fine Camel Leather
Estimated period
unknown
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