{"product_id":"exquisite-vintage-1950s-framed-thai-nang-yai-shadow-puppet-depicting-phra-ram-rama","title":"Exquisite Vintage 1950s Framed Thai \"Nang Yai\" Shadow Puppet – Depicting Phra Ram (Rama)","description":"\u003cp\u003eExquisite Vintage 1950s Framed Thai \"Nang Yai\" Shadow Puppet – Depicting Phra Ram (Rama)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElevate your collection with this museum-quality work of Southeast Asian heritage. This authentic Vintage Thai Shadow Puppet is a premier example of the ancient Nang Yai (meaning \"large hide\") tradition. Unlike smaller puppets with movable limbs, the Nang Yai is a singular, masterfully carved silhouette designed to be held by dancers in the Royal Court theaters of Thailand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand-carved from perforated buffalo hide, this piece depicts Phra Ram (Rama), the divine hero and protagonist of the Ramakien epic (Thailand’s national epic). The figure is captured in a classical Khon (Royal Masked Dance) posture, identifiable by the tall, multi-tiered Chada crown and the intricate Thepanom style gestures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe deep black pigment and thousands of delicate incisions create a mesmerizing Siam silhouette, making it a perfect example of Ethno-Graphic art. This framed textile bridges the gap between Dark Academia and Global Eclectic design, offering a sophisticated, high-contrast focal point for a library, gallery wall, or curated modern interior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions:\u003cbr\u003e13”W x 1”D x 17”H\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition:\u003cbr\u003eExcellent Vintage Condition – The buffalo hide remains supple and expertly preserved with no signs of brittleness or cracking. The intricate lattice-work and perforations are crisp. It is housed in a contemporary black gallery frame with a white mounting that provides a clean, museum-style backdrop. The piece is professionally sealed and wired for immediate hanging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA rare and storied find, this Phra Ram shadow puppet is a preserved fragment of UNESCO-recognized performing arts. It represents a sophisticated \"Court Theatre\" tradition and is a must-have for serious collectors of Asian antiquities and fine Artisan Studio history.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cherished Memories","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45919604277482,"sku":null,"price":325.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/2228\/0938\/files\/IMG_8894.webp?v=1774018388","url":"https:\/\/cherished-memories-2612.myshopify.com\/products\/exquisite-vintage-1950s-framed-thai-nang-yai-shadow-puppet-depicting-phra-ram-rama","provider":"Cherished Memories","version":"1.0","type":"link"}