Puppet
1800-1900 (made)
| Place of origin |
Given by Miss E.N. Franckel
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | |
| Brief description | Wayang Golek puppet, wood, cotton batik, paint, Java, Indonesia, 1800–1900 |
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| Gallery label | Wayang Golek Puppet
1800–1900
In Wayang Golek theatre the puppets are three-dimensional
and the performance takes place in full view of the audience.
This type of theatre is said to have been introduced to Java in
1584 by a Muslim saint. Later it became associated with stories
from the great Indian epics, the Mahabharata and Ramayana.
This figure represents Brajamusti from the Mahabharata.
Wood, textile and paint
Indonesia (Java)
Given by Miss E.N. Franckel
Museum no. IM.187-1916(14/06/2011) |
| Credit line | Given by Miss Eileen W. Franckel, 21 Lincoln House, Basil Street, Brompton Road, S.W |
| Summary | Given by Miss E.N. Franckel |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | IM.187:1-1916 |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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