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“Seydulla Yuz-Bashi” puppet - a centurion. Uzbek

Title:

“Seydulla Yuz-Bashi” puppet - a centurion

Ethnic groups:

Uzbek

Territory:

Turkestan Krai, Syr-Darya Oblast, city Tashkent

Date:

late 19th century

Material:

Wood, fur, colored glass, cotton velvet, cordons, tin, paper

Collectors-person:
Komarov P.A.
Number:

РЭМ 1313-12

Annotation:

A puppet from the "chodir hayal" puppet theater. Judging by the costume of the puppet, depicting a centurion (Persian: "yuz-bashi"), and the imitation Persian medal and order on his chest, he was either Iranian or served in the Iranian army, which was traditionally renowned for its martial prowess.

Albums:
Traditional Uzbek puppet theater
Rus:
Кукла «Сейдулла Юз-Баши» - сотник. Узбеки