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Bendho
Bendho
Bendho
Museum of International Folk Art
DepartmentAsia

Bendho

NameWayang kulit, shadow puppet accessory
CultureJavanese
Place madeJava, Java, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia
MediumWater buffalo hide, paint, wood, gold or bronze leaf
DimensionsOverall: 27 9/16 x 2 3/8 in. (70 x 6 cm)
Credit LineIFAF Collection
Object numberFA.2007.40.203
DescriptionWeapon. Wooden stick with a long, curved, black blade attached at top. Blade has a notch in the back near the tip and a decorated red and gold handle.

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.

Bendho- a generic weapon