Nang Characters
Each Nang figure represents a particular character, according to a common style. Figures of men and women are always created with the same characteristics in terms of stance and facial features. The faces of male figures are seen in profile, whereas the female figures face the audience. However, female faces are merely outlines of the features because the white light shining through during performances is considered a portrayal of femininity. Although based on Buddhist philosophy and ideology, the Nang also incorporate many Hindhu characters and iconography.