Puppet

85-1-75

From: Java

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

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Native Name Wayang Golek
Object Number 85-1-75
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Java
Section Oceanian
Materials Wood | Cotton | Pigment
Description

Puppet of same type as 85-1-22. Pink face and neck, protruding round red eyes, upturned nose. Smooth black hair in bun at nape, with black and white bands. Upper arms twisted fabric. Hands down, green blue, bracelets. Black vest edged with gold braid, over long sleeved grey and white shirt with pattern of small crosses, gold braid around neck. Gold brocade sash. batik skirt; dark blue/light brown/cream, complicated overall pattern with large wing, center front. Many small holes. Anonymous male character; high rank commoner, non official noble, opposition.

Length 66 cm
Width 20 cm
Credit Line Gift of Benjamin D. Bernstein, 1985
Other Number 52 - Other Number

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