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Mosala
Mosala
Mosala
Museum of International Folk Art
DepartmentAsia

Mosala

NameWayang kulit, shadow puppet accessory
CultureJavanese
Place madeJava, Java, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia
MediumWater buffalo hide, paint, wood, gold or bronze leaf
DimensionsOverall: 22 1/16 x 1 3/8 in. (56 x 3.5 cm)
Credit LineIFAF Collection
Object numberFA.2007.40.204
DescriptionWeapon. Notched wooden stick with a black and red blade attached at top. Black blade has a point at the center.

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.

Mosala- a generic weapon