Puppet

29-91-152

From: Java | West Java

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

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Native Name Wayang Golek
Object Number 29-91-152
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Javanese
Provenience Java | West Java
Date Made Before 1929
Section Oceanian
Materials Wood | Cotton | Pigment
Technique Carved | Painted | Batik
Description

Three-dimensional wooden puppet (wayang golek). Male figure. Black, gold and red fez. Hair painted red with queue bundled up and held in place at back of neck by black and white striped band. Closely fitting black tunic with five large gilt buttons. Light pink batik skirt with pale blue flowers, contrasting dark blue and pink batik sash. One arm stick detached. A Muslim character from the menak story cycle, which recounts the exploits of Amir Hamzah, an uncle of the Prophet Muhammad.

Height 59 cm
Width 10 cm
Depth 11 cm
Credit Line Purchased from M. Lemaire Devries, 1929

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