DepartmentAsia

Gunugan Blumbangan

NameWayang kulit, shadow puppet

Artist or maker Enthus Susmono

Artist or maker Rasimin

CultureJavanese

Place madeTegal, Java, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

MediumWater Buffalo Hide, Ancur, Paint, Water Buffalo Horn, metal (gold or bronze) leaf

DimensionsOverall: 39 3/8 x 18 1/8 in. (100 x 46 cm)

Credit LineIFAF Collection

Object numberFA.2007.38.2

Collections

Wayang Kuilt: Indonesian Shadow Puppets

DescriptionShadow puppet, Gunungan. Large, leaflike scene opener depicting a tree of life on one side. Small pond with fish, pairs of tigers, deer and panther or catlike animals stand at base, other animals perched in the tree's branches. Reverse side has green leafy patterns and blue waves.