Marapachi-Bommai (Golu dolls)

Collections
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Title
Marapachi-Bommai (Golu dolls)
Year/Period
20th century
Region
Tamil Nadu/Kerala, India
Dimension
Object size: Refer to parts.
Accession No.
2015-00179

Marapachi or Marapachi-Bommai refers to a pair of male and female dolls who are placed in a position of prominence in the Navaratri Golu display. They are often made of wood and are dressed up in special clothes every year.

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