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Druasa
Druasa
Druasa
Museum of International Folk Art
DepartmentAsia

Druasa

NameWayang kulit, shadow puppet accessory
CultureJavanese
Place madeJava, Java, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia
MediumWater buffalo hide, paint, wood, gold or bronze leaf
DimensionsOverall: 20 1/4 x 14 3/8 in. (51.5 x 36.5 cm)
Credit LineIFAF Collection
Object numberFA.2007.40.196
DescriptionWeapon. Wooden stick, partially painted, with a narrow red spear at top. Spear has a black blade, small red bracket where spear attaches to stick.

Performer: Ki Purbo Asmoro
Artists: unknown
Place and Date Made: unknown

Druasa- a weapon used by Karna's son

Senjata (special weapons) and props may be used in battle or other scenes to enhance the drama of the play.