DepartmentAsia

Kapi Wraha

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 3/4 x 11 13/16 in. (75.5 x 30 cm)

Credit LineIFAF Collection Artist: Supardi

Object numberFA.2007.40.181

Collections

Wayang Kuilt: Indonesian Shadow Puppets

DescriptionShadow puppet, small male human-animal figure. Gray skin, warthog-like tusks, pointed ears, long gray tail thrown over shoulder.
Performer: Ki Purbo Asmoro; also: Ki Sayoko
Artist: Supardi
Place and Date Made: Sukoharjo, 1993
This character is a monkey soldier with the face of a wild pig.