Putri Dewi Wara Sumbadra
| Accession Nr.: | 66.42.1 |
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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: | carved, painted wood, textile |
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| Dimensions: | height: 53 cm |
Also known as Subadra or Sumbadra; character in the Mahabharata. The embodiment of Dewi Sri. Princess, sister of Kresna, with her husband Arjuna she had Abimanyu. Naturally cheerful, she is always deliberate in her opinions.
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.
