Shadow puppet of a demon, raksasa, made of carved and painted leather. His body is painted brown, he has a large nose and his mouth is open showing fang-like teeth and red gums.The top oif his head is bald, with black hair hanging behind from the nape of his neck. He stands on one leg with the other raised, wearing a short loin cloth. In his one raised arm he carries a sword to cut off people’s feet. He is a follower of Rahwana in the Ramayana.
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