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Sang Hyang Wenang
Sang Hyang Wenang
Sang Hyang Wenang
DepartmentAsia

Sang Hyang Wenang

NameWayang kulit, shadow puppet
Maker Wisnu (hide carver)
Maker Bambang Sucahyo
CultureJavanese
Date1993
Place madeSolo, Java, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia
MediumWater buffalo hide, water buffalo horn, water-based paint, ancur, bronze leaf
DimensionsOverall: 18 7/8 x 7 1/16 in. (48 x 18 cm)
Credit LineIFAF Collection
Object numberFA.2007.40.59
DescriptionShadow puppet. Very small male figure, robust build, in striped headdress, dark red leggings and black and gold checked skirt. One clawlike thumbnail. Long hair and beard.