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Puppet "Yasaul-Yuldash", a guard. Uzbek

Title:

Puppet "Yasaul-Yuldash", a guard

Ethnic groups:

Uzbek

Territory:

Turkestan Krai, Syr-Darya Oblast, city Tashkent

Date:

late 19th century

Material:

Wood, cotton textile, leather, red bunting, cordons, cloth

Collectors-person:
Komarov P.A.
Number:

РЭМ 1313-1

Annotation:

The yasaul was traditionally the main character in puppet theater, maintaining order and organizing the entire "event," often getting into comical situations. Judging by his costume, he may be a representative of the Ottoman Empire.