Antasena
| Accession Nr.: | 66.19.1 |
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| Type: | puppetry and shadow play; carving; textile arts |
| Date of production: |
second part of the 19th – early 20th century
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| Materials/Techniques: | carved, painted wood, batik textile |
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| Dimensions: | height: 64 cm |
Antasena, the son of the hero Bima (Wekudara/Wrekudara) and Nagagini. Character in the Mahabharata. Because of his maternal origin, he is often depicted with snakeskin. Wayang golek purwa puppet from Ernő Zboray's collection. The rod puppet was repainted at the end of the 1920s.