Wayang Gunungan Merapi

NameWayang kulit, shadow puppet

Maker Enthus Susmono

DateMarch 29, 2011

Place madeJava, Java, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

MediumWater buffalo hide and horn, water based paint, gold leaf, cotton thread

DimensionsOverall: 44 7/8 x 20 1/2 x 1 3/16 in. (114 x 52 x 3 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, IFAF Collection. FA.2011.18.1

Object numberFA.2011.18.1

DescriptionLarge leaf shaped leather shadow puppet with handle, cutouts and paintings depicting a scene from the Mt. Merapi volcanic eruption in Java, Indonesia. Vibrantly painted on both sides with gold leaf accents. Front shows billowing smoke, the mountain covered with glowing lava, a temple, dying oxen, human figures,a fanged, red, blue and gold dragon with Arabic text in gold leaf upon it's body. The artist's signature "29-03-2011, Ki Enthus, Indonesia". On the back is a depiction of smoke, flames. The buffalo horn handle is stiched on both sides with red thread and tapers from bottom to top. The handle consists of 3 segments on each side and top segment has a bend.