Dewi Banowati
| Accession Nr.: | 66.37.1 |
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| Type: | puppetry and shadow play; carving; textile arts |
| Date of production: |
first half of the 20th century
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| Materials/Techniques: | painted wood, batik textile |
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| Dimensions: | height: 47 cm |
Princess, character in the Mahabharata epic tale. First Suyudana's, then Arjuna's wife. Her nature is open, cheerful; she is intelligent and reads the minds of others with ease.
Wayang golek purwa puppet from Ernő Zboray's collection. The rod puppet was repainted at the end of the 1920s.
Wayang golek purwa puppet from Ernő Zboray's collection. The rod puppet was repainted at the end of the 1920s.
