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Cakra Baskara
Cakra Baskara
Cakra Baskara
Museum of International Folk Art
DepartmentAsia

Cakra Baskara

NameWayang kulit, shadow puppet accessory
CultureJavanese
Place madeJava, Java, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia
MediumWater buffalo hide, paint, wood, gold or bronze leaf
DimensionsOverall: 21 5/8 x 8 1/4 in. (55 x 21 cm)
Credit LineIFAF Collection
Object numberFA.2007.40.205
Descriptionweapon. Carved wooden stick with a red, wheeled implement at the top. Wheel has a red and gold star in the center.

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.

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