INDONESIAN

Warrior (Ponggawa), wayang golek cepak puppet
(early 20th century-mid 20th century)

Medium

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

Credit Line: National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased, 1973

Gallery location: Not on display

Artwork Details

Medium

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

Measurements

(a-c) 72.5 × 31.0 × 16.3 cm irreg. (overall)

Place/s of Execution

north coast Java, Indonesia

Accession Number

AS29.a-c-1973

Department

Asian Art

Credit Line

National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased, 1973
This digital record has been made available on NGV Collection Online through the generous support of The Gordon Darling Foundation

Gallery location

Not on display

Physical description

Wayang Golek puppet. Garuda hair ornament, shoulder guards, red skirt, khaki sash.

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Warrior (Ponggawa), wayang golek cepak puppet
(early 20th century-mid 20th century)