Puppet

85-1-42

From: Java

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

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Native Name Wayang Golek
Object Number 85-1-42
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Java
Section Oceanian
Materials Wood | Cotton | Pigment
Description

Puppet of same type as 85-1-22. Face pink, rest of skin grey (chipping to yellow). Slightly bulging red almond eyes, small hooked nose, down turned mouth. Black hair in bun at back of head, red projection at top. No arm ornaments, wrists somewhat flexed. Dark red and gold brocase bodice with row of lozenges along top border. Gold brocase sash. Batik skirt; cream and dark grey with pattern of diagonal stripes, border with flowers around hem. Deep vertical crack in head behind right ear. Feale character; a commonder, royal servant. Nickname Cangit.

Length 69 cm
Width 11 cm
Credit Line Gift of Benjamin D. Bernstein, 1985
Other Number 55 - Other Number

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