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Wadung
Wadung
Wadung
Museum of International Folk Art
DepartmentAsia

Wadung

NameWayang kulit, shadow puppet accessory
CultureJavanese
Place madeJava, Java, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia
MediumWater buffalo hide, paint, wood, gold or bronze leaf
DimensionsOverall: 24 13/16 x 3 9/16 in. (63 x 9 cm)
Credit LineIFAF Collection
Object numberFA.2007.40.201
DescriptionWeapon. Wooden stick with curved, black and white blade with red handle. Piece of black plastic tape around middle of stick.
Performer: Ki Purbo Asmoro
Artists: unknown
Place and Date Made: unknown
Senjata (special weapons) and props may be used in battle or other scenes to enhance the drama of the play.

Wadung- a wapon carried by Gareng