Snake arrow; puppet
| Accession Nr.: | 67.63.1 |
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| Type: | puppetry and shadow play |
| Date of production: |
second half of the 19th century
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| Materials/Techniques: | painted leather, wood |
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| Dimensions: | height: 7 cm height with body support: 38 cm width: 21 cm |
Part of the wayang golek scene or stage accessory from Ernő Zboray’s collection. The serpent arrow is a weapon of magical power (Indonesian: senjata) fired by Karna at his opponent Arjuna in battle. It was Kresna who finally saved young Pandawa from the snake coiled on the arrow.