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Shadow player

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Brown and gold colored puppet with a humanoid shape and a head that is disproportionately large compared to the body. The puppet's face is white with a black eyebrow and black hair. It has a large decorative headdress on top of its head. The puppet's body is adorned with various colorful designs and patterns. It has two arms and two legs. The puppet's right arm is extended outward, while the left arm is down by its side. The puppet appears to be a representation of a character from a traditional Indonesian wayang kulit performance. Shadow player by Pak Wayan.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Donkey skin, cord
Culture
China
Dimensions
321 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
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