INDONESIAN
Wayang golek puppet
(early 20th century-mid 20th century)

Medium
painted and gilt-wood, cotton, bamboo, polyester, cotton (thread and string)

Measurements
(a-c) 86.0 × 48.5 × 8.2 cm irreg. (overall)

Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased, 1973

Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Place/s of Execution
Java, Indonesia

Inscription
none

Accession Number
AS25.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
White face, hair comb, floral on wave batik skirt, purple batik sash, green bodice with pink trim and blue belt, upper arm ornaments and bracelets.

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INDONESIAN
Wayang golek puppet
(early 20th century-mid 20th century)