INDONESIAN
Semar, wayang golek purwa puppet
(early 20th century-mid 20th century)

Medium
painted wood, cotton, bamboo, hair, metal, cotton (thread and string)

Measurements
(a-c) 55.0 × 36.0 × 8.5 cm irreg. (overall)

Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased, 1973

Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Place/s of Execution
west Java, Indonesia

Accession Number
AS36.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. Monkey-like face, black torso, floral and brown/cream skirt.