Chinese Folk Paper Puppet (Female, White Face, White Robes)

This 1950s hand-crafted Chinese folk paper puppet, titled “Chinese Folk Paper Puppet (Female, White Face, White Robes),” portrays an elegant female figure symbolizing purity and refinement. Her soft white face, with a red dot and pink blush, conveys serenity and grace. Thin eyebrows and small eyes give her a wise, introspective expression. Her black hair with delicate ornaments and white robes, accented by pink and green, suggests a noble or divine role, embodying innocence and compassion. Likely a ‘toa’ character, she represents grace and moral strength, using her poised presence to convey humility and inner strength in performances.

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