INDONESIAN
Ogre (Buta), wayang golek cepak puppet
(c. 1955)

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

Measurements
(a-c) 62.8 × 56.5 × 12.5 cm irreg. (overall)

Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased, 1977

Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Place/s of Execution
north coast Java, Indonesia

Accession Number
AS14.a-c-1977

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 of figure of Arabian demon-like character. Large head, grey body, bare torso, blue/pink check skirt.