DepartmentAsia

Sima Ambara

NameWayang kulit, shadow puppet

CultureJavanese

Date1993

Place madeJava, Java, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

MediumWater Buffalo Hide, Water-based Paint, Water Buffalo Horn, Wood, Plastic-gold leaf

DimensionsOverall: 29 15/16 x 11 7/16 in. (76 x 29 cm)

Credit LineIFAF Collection Artist: Supardi

Object numberFA.2007.40.179

Collections

Wayang Kuilt: Indonesian Shadow Puppets

DescriptionShadow puppet, small human - tiger figure. Bright orange striped skin, green patterned skirt, red domed headdress.
Performer: Ki Purbo Asmoro; also: Ki Sayoko
Artist: Supardi
Place and Date Made: Sukoharjo, 1993
Sima Ambara is a monkey soldier with the face and fur of a tiger.