Kris; puppet
Accession Nr.: | 67.64.1 |
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Type: | puppetry and shadow play |
Date of production: |
second half of the 19th century
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Place of production: |
Materials/Techniques: | painted hide, wood |
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Dimensions: | height: 4cm width: 16 cm height with body support: 24 cm |
Part of the wayang golek scene or stage accessory from Ernő Zboray’s collection. The kris (Indonesian: keris) is a dagger with a weavy blade, commonly respected by locals of the area as a magical weapon (Indonesian: senjata).