DepartmentAsia

Cokak Rawun

NameWayang kulit, shadow puppet

CultureJavanese

Date1993

Place madeJava, Java, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

MediumWater Buffalo Hide, Water-based Paint, Water Buffalo Horn, Wood, Plastic-gold leaf

DimensionsOverall: 29 15/16 x 12 3/16 in. (76 x 31 cm)

Credit LineIFAF Collection Artist: Supardi

Object numberFA.2007.40.180

Collections

Wayang Kuilt: Indonesian Shadow Puppets

DescriptionShadow puppet, small human - animal pink scaled figure. Long black hair, pink - gray skin with tiny scales. Red mouth, long, curving tail. Skirt with gray floral pattern.
Place and Date Made: Sukoharjo 1993
Cocak Rawun is a monkey soldier who can fly. He is said to have wings and the face of the bird. This wayang figure does not have wings, but its face resembles a garudha bird, its body is full of feathers.