Gatotkaca
| Accession Nr.: | 91.28.1 |
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| Type: | puppetry and shadow play; carving; textile arts |
| Date of production: |
late 20th century
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| Materials/Techniques: | wood, carved, painted, batik textile, decorated with beads and pompoms |
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| Dimensions: | height: 70 cm |
Gatotkaca (also known as Bimaputra), one of the most important characters in the wayang golek purwa stories, is the child of Pandawa Bima and the giantess Arimbi. A brave and courteous warrior, his special ability includes the ability to fly. This puppet usually appears on the wayang stage around midnight.
This relatively new puppet of excellent condition was presumably made as a souvenir, so it is possible that it was never used in wayang performances.
This relatively new puppet of excellent condition was presumably made as a souvenir, so it is possible that it was never used in wayang performances.
