cultural identity of series 7 woman

[Macruran]

I'm sure it's been covered but indulge me: what culture is this figure meant to be from? I'd hazard Bali or somewhere else in the Indonesian Kulturraum.

[Tiermann]

Playmobil has called her Balinese on the photo they posted to their social media accounts. So yes I think Bali is about right

[Macruran]

Thanks! I wonder how  many cultures they plan to do.

[cheng]

Was in Bali 2 weeks ago..geobra does research I believe but the hat is narrower more like a pope's n they don't use foldable fans as far as I know....well....its passable I suppose...just like those Chinese ninjas collectively termed as Asians

[Macruran]

 

[cheng]

my apologies Geobra and PFs...like I said, Geobra does research...this hat is made from tiny flowers (while the 'crown' I had in mind is the other one which is also worn by men-of-war, in dances and movies)

[cheng]

and they do use these fans....wonder who used them first...the ancient Chinese or they borrowed the idea from Spanish merchants....its embaressing...how much more I don't know (even though I thought I knew, after all these years )

[Macruran]

Very cool! Thank you so much cheng!