DepartmentAsia

Ampyak Buta

NameWayang kulit, shadow puppet

CultureJavanese

Date2007

Place madeWonogiri, Java, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

MediumWater Buffalo Hide, Water-based Paint, Water Buffalo Horn, ancur, imitation gold leaf

DimensionsOverall: 24 5/8 x 26 15/16 in. (62.5 x 68.5 cm)

Credit LineIFAF Collection

Object numberFA.2007.40.188

Collections

Wayang Kuilt: Indonesian Shadow Puppets

DescriptionShadow puppet / accessory. Large horizontal battle scene with green-uniformed troops carrying swords in front, mounted cavalry with horses and elephants behind. Standard is a red and white flag. Black and red spears and a wheeled cannon project in front.

Performer: Ki Purbo Asmoro
Artists: Sriyadi (leather carver), Yatna Tentrem (painter)
Place and Date Made: Wonogiri, 2007

Ampyak are army figures; they portray a whole army. The Ampyak Buta figure represents the ogre army or a foreign, enemy army. The Ampyak are used in every performance- for battle scenes, or for scenes showing the troops’ departure.