Wayang puppet ('buta')
| Accession Nr.: | 66.53.1 |
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| Type: | puppetry and shadow play; carving; textile arts |
| Date of production: |
second half of the 19th century − early 20th century
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| Materials/Techniques: | carved, painted wood; batik textile |
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| Dimensions: | height: 73 cm |
Wayang golek purwa puppet from Ernő Zboray's Collection. The rod puppet was repainted at the end of the 20's. It depicts a buta ("people of the woods") which is a general expression of the wayang used for the different, demon-like creatures. Their appereance shows strenght; generally they look ugly and frightening.
