Tessa,

  The University of Kansas Museum of Anthropology has a collection of
puppets including early Indonesian
> rod puppets. Unfortunately I think the museum was closed due to budget
cuts. Contact the Chair of the Anthropology dept.  They may have access to
the collection storage and may be able to answer your questions.  Back in
1995 I worked on their puppet exhibition...
Good Luck,

Kristie Rhoback
Textile Curator
Amherst Museum

----- Original Message -----
From: "Tessa Gunawan" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Friday, October 31, 2003 5:30 AM
Subject: puppet collections


> Hello,
>
> I am wondering if I could contact anyone who has worked with puppet
> collections.  I am working on my Master's project and am interested in the
> issues of care and handling of performance objects, such as the Indonesian
> rod puppets.
>
> I would appreciate hearing from anyone who like to share their thoughts on
> the subject matter.  Some of the questions I have would include reason for
> collecting the puppets, how often the collections are used, and any
> problems or challenges faced when caring for them.  As always, any
feedback
> is appreciated.  I'm also happy to discuss the subject off-list.
>
> Many thanks in advance!
>
> Sincerely,
> Tessa Gunawan
>
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> Graduate student
> Museum Studies, Collections Management
> John F. Kennedy University
> Orinda, CA 94563
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