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Arda Dadali
Arda Dadali
Arda Dadali
Museum of International Folk Art
DepartmentAsia

Arda Dadali

NameWayang kulit, shadow puppet accessory
CultureJavanese
Place madeJava, Java, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia
MediumWater buffalo hide, paint, wood, gold or bronze leaf
DimensionsOverall: 9 1/16 x 9 1/4 in. (23 x 23.5 cm)
Credit LineIFAF Collection
Object numberFA.2007.40.206
Descriptionweapon. Wooden stick with an L-shaped, multicolored serpent or garuda at the top. Serpent holds a pointed black blade in its beak.

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.

Arda Dadali- Arjuna's special weapon; a gift he received from Durna