INDONESIAN
Damarwulan, wayang klitik puppet
(early 20th century-mid 20th century)

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

Measurements
45.5 × 37.5 × 1.5 cm irreg.

Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased, 1974

Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Place/s of Execution
Java, Indonesia

Inscription
none

Accession Number
AS4-1974

Department
Asian Art

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Physical description
Wears sumping waderan on head, reserved for deities and members of the royal family, and multi-coloured rapekan, worn by princes and ministers, with a kris (sword). White face, neck and torso.

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Damarwulan, wayang klitik puppet
(early 20th century-mid 20th century)