Wayang figurine carved from horn

Southeast Asian Collection

Accession Nr.: 85.105.1
Type: bone objects; other
Date of production:
20th century
Place of production:
Materials/Techniques: horn, carved, engraved
Dimensions: height: 16.5 cm
An elongated object (presumably a penholder) with a small carved wayang figure at the end. (The variety of souvenirs made from the horns of the native water buffalo shows that it was a widespread use in the region.)