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Bheema Leather Puppet (1.5 ft)
The Bheema leather puppet is a traditional shadow puppet from Andhra Pradesh, representing Bheema, the mighty Pandava prince from the Mahabharata. Crafted from treated animal hide, it is painted with vivid colors and intricate details to highlight Bheema's immense strength and distinctive mace. These puppets are used in Tholu Bommalata performances, where skilled puppeteers animate the figures against illuminated screens, accompanied by music and narration. The Bheema puppet symbolizes power, loyalty, and valor, bringing to life the epic tales of his heroic deeds and adventures. This art form preserves a centuries-old storytelling tradition, celebrating cultural heritage and mythology.
- Primary Material : Leather
- Dimensions : 1.5 feet
- Weight : 1000 g
The Bheema leather puppet is a significant element of Tholu Bommalata, a traditional shadow puppet theatre from Andhra Pradesh, India. Made from treated goat or deer hide, these puppets are meticulously crafted and painted with natural dyes. The Bheema puppet portrays Bheema, the strongest of the Pandava brothers from the epic Mahabharata, often depicted wielding his iconic mace, symbolizing his immense strength and combat prowess.
Artisans create these puppets with detailed features and vibrant colors, ensuring they cast striking shadows when illuminated. During performances, puppeteers manipulate Bheema's figure behind a lit screen, accompanied by music and narration, to enact episodes from the Mahabharata, highlighting themes of bravery, loyalty, and heroism. This traditional art form is a vital part of India's cultural heritage, preserving the stories and values of ancient epics for future generations.
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