DepartmentAsia

Rahwana, also known as Dasamuka (wanda: Iblis)

NameWayang kulit, shadow puppet

Maker Joko Metengan (hide carver)

Maker Murdiyonto (painter)

Maker Marsana (designer)

CultureJavanese

Dateca. 2000

Place madeSukoharjo, Java, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

MediumWater buffalo hide, water buffalo horn, water-based paint, ancur, gold leaf, wood

DimensionsOverall: 41 9/16 x 18 1/2 in. (105.5 x 47 cm)

Credit LineIFAF Collection

Object numberFA.2007.40.72

Collections

DescriptionShadow puppet. Large male figure, gold leaf over face, body, limbs. Pointed headdress, black and white batik-patterned skirt with bright blue leggings. Moustache and goatee, fanged mouth, stands on red and white platform with blue and gold decoration.