DepartmentAsia

Anggada

NameWayang kulit, shadow puppet

CultureJavanese

Place madeJava, Java, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

MediumWater buffalo hide, water-based paint, water buffalo horn, wood, bronze leaf

DimensionsOverall: 32 1/2 x 13 in. (82.5 x 33 cm)

Credit LineIFAF Collection Artists: Yatna Tentrem (leather carver), Diman (painter)

Object numberFA.2007.40.176

Collections

Wayang Kuilt: Indonesian Shadow Puppets

DescriptionShadow puppet, medium male figure. Monkey face and tail, bronze leaf over body, limbs; pink face. Fanged mouth, red eye, curving hairstyle. Wears skirt in red and blue, black patterned leggings.
Place and Date Made:Klaten, date unkown
Anggada is Subali's son and cousin to Anoman. Anggada appears in Ramayana episodes. His special lakon is "Anggada Dhuta" (Anggada servers as Arbitrator)