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The University of Winnipeg

Puppets, dolls, and figurines

These items are part of an in-progress display by the 2024 "Secrets of Museums" class, supervised by Dr. Serena Keshavjee.

 

E1-33 Japanese Geisha doll in case. Carrying what may be a kago, a handbag. Asia, China, Hong Kong, 1970. Purchased, Wing Sam Chow. E1-33
E1-34 Japanese Geisha doll in case, depicting seven hats dance or (furidashigasha) furidashi-gasa no odori from the Musume-dojoji stage drama. Asia, China, Hong Kong, 1970. Purchased, Wing Sam Chow. E1-34
E1-37 This figurine depicts the monkey warrior Hanuman, a character in Thai Khon dance dramas. The mask is removable. Asia, Thailand, Bangkok, 1970. Purchased, Wing Sam Chow. E1-37
E1-38 Figure of two individuals, “prince and princess”, performing traditional Thai dancing. Asia, Thailand, Bangkok, 1970. Purchased, Wing Sam Chow. E1-38
E1-40 1970s folk art patchwork elephant figure. May be associated with the Rajasthan puppetry practice known as Kathputli. The elephant symbolizes good luck. Related to E1-41 and E1-42. Asia, China, Hong Kong, 1970. Purchased, Wing Sam Chow. E1-40
E1-41 1970s folk art patchwork horse figure. May be associated with the Rajasthan puppetry practice known as Kathputli. The horse symbolizes power. Related to E1-40 and E1-42. Asia, China, Hong Kong, 1970. Purchased, Wing Sam Chow. E1-41
E1-42 1970s folk art patchwork camel figure. May be associated with the Rajasthan puppetry practice known as Kathputli. The camel symbolizes love. Related to E1-40 and E1-41. Asia, China, Hong Kong, 1970. Purchased, Wing Sam Chow. E1-42
E1-46 Wooden temple guard or Yak. Guardian warrior meant to repel evil spirits. Asia, Thailand, Bangkok, 1970. Purchased, Wing Sam Chow. E1-46
E1-48 Wooden carving of a female figure, may be Balinese. Wearing what appears to be a traditional torso wrap called a kemben. Asia, China, Hong Kong, 1970. Purchased, Wing Sam Chow. E1-48
E1-49 Wooden carving of a female figure, may be Balinese. Wearing what appears to be a traditional torso wrap called a kemben, and holding a bouquet. Asia, China, Hong Kong, 1970. Purchased, Wing Sam Chow. E1-49
E1-125 Three components of a metal figurine of Ganesh / Ganesha, Hindu god of beginnings and remover of obstacles. Ganesh is recognized by the elephant head. India. E1-125
E1-129 Siwa / Shiva as Nataraja the god who created dance. India. E1-129
E3-3 This wooden figure is a tekoteko, a carved form of a human which could be either free standing or used as an architectural ornament to protect or safeguard belongings. This souvenir was purchased from the Derek Collection (Derek Corporation). New Zealand, 07/27/1970. Purchased, Derek Collection. E3-3
E9-9 Aztec figurine replica of the birthing figure which may represent the Aztec diety Tlazolteotl. Donated on behalf of Dr. W.M (Bill) Morgan by his wife Blaine after his death. Mexico ; Central America, 1/5/1997. Donated, W. M. (Bill) Morgan. E9-9
E9-11 Architectural adornment from Teotihuacan. Quetzalcoatl, the feathered serpent, miniature. Donated on behalf of Dr. W.M (Bill) Morgan by his wife Blaine after his death. Mexico; Central America, 1/5/1997. Donated, W. M. (Bill) Morgan. E9-11
A2009-31/W1 Miniature skeletal figures of mariachi band members playing various instruments including the guitar, horn and violin. These were purchased as souvenirs and are related to the Mexican celebrations of Dia de los Muertos, or the Day of the Dead. Day of the Dead figurines often represent skeletons performing routine daily activities to remind us that life is short and that death is a normal part of life. Mexico, 10/29/2009. Donated, M. Doherty. A2009-31/W1b,d,f
A2009-31/W2 Wooden skeleton figure with moveable joints. This figure was purchased as a souvenir and is related to the Mexican celebrations of Dia de los Muertos, or the Day of the Dead. Mexico, 10/29/2009. Donated, M. Doherty. A2009-31/W2
A2009-31/W19 Miniature skeleton shoe shine stand. Day of the Dead figurines often represent skeletons performing routine daily activities to remind us that life is short and that death is a normal part of life. These were purchased as souvenirs and are related to the Mexican celebrations of Dia de los Muertos, or the Day of the Dead. Mexico, 10/29/2009. Donated, M. Doherty. A2009-31/W19
A2009-31/W14 Small skeleton marionette. This figure was purchased as a souvenir and is related to the Mexican celebrations of Dia de los Muertos, or the Day of the Dead. Mexico, 10/29/2009. Donated, M. Doherty. A2009-31/W14
E1-166 Wayang golek purwa wooden rod puppet, used to perform the Ramayana. Leksamana Indonesia, Java, 1980. Purchased, Mustapha, Rusdi. E1-166
E1-167 Wayang golek purwa wooden rod puppet, used to perform the Ramayana. Rahwana Indonesia, Java, 1980. Purchased, Mustapha, Rusdi. E1-167
E1-168 Wayang golek purwa wooden rod puppet, used to perform the Ramayana. Jatayu. Indonesia, Java, 04/20/1981. Purchased, Mustapha, Rusdi. E1-168
E2D-15 Marionette purchased while in North Africa in July 1980. Depicts an Ottoman janissary, or soldier, with a sword and shield. Tunisia, 1980. Purchased, Lorraine de Jong. E2D-15
A72-10 Replica of Lourdes Horse. Discovered between 1886 and 1889 by Leon Nelli in the Grotte des Espelugues. Lourdes, France. Purchased, Christopher Meiklejohn. A72-10
A2014-10/W1 Replica of the Lion of Vogelherd. Discovered in 1931 by Gustav Reik’s excavation team at Vogelherd Cave. The original is housed in the archaeological museum at the University of Tubingen, in the Castle Hohentubingen, Germany, 2014. Donated, Mirjana Roksandic. A2014-10/W1
A2014-10/W2 Replica of the Vogelherdpferd Horse. Discovered in 1931 by Gustav Reik’s excavation team at Vogelherd Cave. The original is housed in the archaeological museum at the University of Tubingen, in the Castle Hohentubingen, Germany, 2014. Donated, Mirjana Roksandic. A2014-10/W2
A2014-10/W3 Replica of waterfowl carving. Discovered during excavations at Hohle Fels Cave near Schelklingen. The body was recovered in 2001 and the head in 2002. The original is housed at the University of Tubingen. Germany, 2014. Donated, Mirjana Roksandic. A2014-10/W3