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

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

Measurements
(a-c) 50.0 × 42.5 × 8.1 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
AS58.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. White face, bare torso, swelling stomach, grey skirt.