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Limpung
Limpung
Limpung
Museum of International Folk Art
DepartmentAsia

Limpung

NameWayang kulit, shadow puppet accessory
CultureJavanese
Place madeJava, Java, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia
MediumWater buffalo hide, paint, wood, gold or bronze leaf
DimensionsOverall: 17 5/16 x 13 3/8 in. (44 x 34 cm)
Credit LineIFAF Collection
Object numberFA.2007.40.208
Descriptionweapon. Carved wooden stick with a perpendicular, double-sided red staff with black pointed tips.

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.

Limpung- a special weapon used by Rahwana