Burmese amateur actor, cast in one of the many epic plays which are performed on an open air bamboo stage in the center of the village. The elaborate earrings are part of the headdress. A British silver coin serves as button for the costume.

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Burmese amateur actor, cast in one of the many epic plays which are performed on an open air bamboo stage in the center of the village. The elaborate earrings are part of the headdress. A British silver coin serves as button for the costume.

ca. 1944-1945

John Gutmann

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Photographer
John Gutmann
Title
Burmese amateur actor, cast in one of the many epic plays which are performed on an open air bamboo stage in the center of the village. The elaborate earrings are part of the headdress. A British silver coin serves as button for the costume.
Date
ca. 1944-1945
Object Type
Photograph
Medium
gelatin silver print
Dimensions
333 x 254 mm (13 1/8 x 10 0 in.)
Credit Line
Bequest of John Gutmann in honor of Dr. Walter Heil
Accession Number
2000.119.2.156

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