DepartmentAsia

Macan

NameWayang kulit, shadow puppet

CultureJavanese

Date2007

Place madeJava, Java, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

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

DimensionsOverall: 24 7/16 x 27 3/16 in. (62 x 69 cm)

Credit LineIFAF Collection

Object numberFA.2007.40.194

Collections

Wayang Kuilt: Indonesian Shadow Puppets

DescriptionShadow puppet, tiger. Orange striped skin, stands on all fours on red platform. Red eye, fanged mouth.
Artist: Sriyadi (leather carver), Yatna Tentrem (painter)
Place and Date Made; Wonogiri, 2007
Tigers (macan) are sometimes found in fporest scenes and can be dangerous foes for the cahracters cross their paths.