Behind the scene at Chinese shadow play

Tools used to cut the shadow play pieces out of dried cow skin.  

A butterfly made completely by hand from cow skin.  First carved and then painted; all done by Mr. Zhang Shi Min

a newer character to shadow play.  The farmer 

Mr. Zhang performing shadow play 

Mr. Zhang playing shadow play.  

Mr. Zhang Xi's dog.  He stays by Mr. Zhang Xi's side even in the cold rain.