Wayang Kulit shadow puppets depicting a range of 2D character forms made from animal skin, with an attached central pole and two slender side poles made from ox horn. Puppets are painted with oil and gold paint depicitng details of facial features, head-dresses, jewellery and clothing in a range of bright colours, skin of characters is depicted in gold.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
On display until
16 February 2031
ACMI: Gallery 1
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
AEO182178
Curatorial section
The Story of the Moving Image → Moving Pictures → MI-01. Light and Shadow → MI-01-C02
Measurements
450 x 350 x 15mm (dimensions variable)
Object Types
3D Object
Figurine/Puppet/Doll
Materials
leather, ox horn, bamboo, oil paint