Shadow puppetry shows in China date back over 2,000 years. Shadow puppets were first made of paper, and later from the hides of donkeys or oxen. Shadow puppetry was very popular during the Tang and Song Dynasties in many regions of China. Since 13th century, the art has been introduced into European and Asian countries. Chinese silhouette figure are collected in museums from all over the world. [China.org.cn]