Puppet Body

85-1-101

From: Java

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

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Native Name Wayang Golek
Object Number 85-1-101
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Java
Section Oceanian
Materials Wood | Cotton | Pigment
Description

Body of puppet of same type as 85-1-22. Two right hands, down, one gold and one yellow. Purple tunic with black and orange band down front, seven sequins. Bunches of multicolored yarn on shoulders. Broad orange sash with black belt, gold buckle. Double strand of beads, attached at left waist. Numeral 12 on back. Batik skirt, open at back; cream/light brown/blue, with diagonal patterned stripes.

Length 60 cm
Width 18 cm
Credit Line Gift of Benjamin D. Bernstein, 1985

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