DepartmentAsia

Garudha

NameWayang kulit, shadow puppet

CultureJavanese

Date2007

Place madeJava, Java, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

MediumWater buffalo hide,horn, water-based paint, gold plastic

DimensionsOverall: 25 3/16 x 23 5/8 in. (64 x 60 cm)

Credit LineIFAF Collection

Object numberFA.2007.40.191

Collections

Wayang Kuilt: Indonesian Shadow Puppets

DescriptionShadow puppet. Large multi-colored bird wearing a crown with a fish in its talons.
Artists: Sriyadi (leather carver), Yatna Tentrem (painter)
Place and Date Made: Wonogiri 2007
The Garudha is a mythical bird that supports the forces of good and the will of the gods. The figure makes an appearences in lakon such as "Sinta Ilang" (Sinta Wanders Off) and "Bedhahe Ayodya" (The Fall of Ayodya of the Ramayana.