Chinese Folk Paper Puppet (Female, White Face, Red Robe)

This 1950s hand-crafted Chinese folk paper puppet, titled “Chinese Folk Paper Puppet (Female, White Face, Red Robe),” represents a graceful female character inspired by noble or virtuous archetypes in Chinese puppetry. Her white face with rosy cheeks and thin, arched eyebrows conveys refinement and femininity. The ornate headdress with pom-poms, a symbol of beauty and status, complements her black-styled hair. Dressed in a red silk robe embroidered with white flowers, she embodies loyalty and virtue. Likely portraying a princess or noblewoman, this puppet emphasizes grace and moral strength, highlighting cultural values of decorum and loyalty in performances.

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