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Dasamuka, wayang klitik puppet
(early 20th century-mid 20th century)
Medium
painted and gilt-wood, bamboo, leather, cotton (string)
Measurements
59.0 × 41.0 × 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
AS5-1974
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
Red face with round eyes, large rounded nose and toothy grin. Wears topong or low crown, seen on deities, kings and princes together with a two-tiered diadem and garuda ornament. Black hair hanging over shoulder. Wears variation of the military or warrior’s dodot, with belt for the kris (sword) and chelana (long pants) with katok pandji-pandji (single knee breeches).