INDONESIAN
Comical soldier, wayang golek cepak puppet
(early 20th century-mid 20th century)

Medium
painted and gilt-wood, bamboo, wool, silk, cotton, cotton (thread and string) and metallic thread

Measurements
(a-c) 65.0 × 44.0 × 10.0 cm irreg. (overall)

Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased, 1973

Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Place/s of Execution
north coast Java, Indonesia

Accession Number
AS20.a-c-1973

Department
Asian Art

This digital record has been made available on NGV Collection Online through the generous support of The Gordon Darling Foundation

Physical description
Wayang Golek puppet. Mauve face, large eyes, bared teeth, dark and light brown skirt.