figure, carved

human history

Other Name
Djero Gede
Description
Djero Gede is identified with the fanged monster Djero Gede Metjaling, who is the legendary King of the off-shore island of Nusa Penida.
painted wooden figure for the Barong Landung, Balinese folk art. carved Djero Gede, painted wood with suspension holes at top with cord attached.
Place
Bali/Indonesia
Accession Number
1981.99
Accession Date
06 Mar 1981
Other Id
M2059 (miscellaneous)
B32 (Dunningham)
H16 (Dunningham)
Department
Applied Arts and Design

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Credit Line
gift of A C W Dunningham and Margaret Dunningham, Collection of Auckland Museum Tamaki Paenga Hira, 1981.99, M2059; B32, H16
Collection
Margaret M Dunningham
Primary Maker
Mungko Marso (Carver)
Place
Bali/Indonesia
Date
Unknown
Media
wood/plant material
Measurement Reading
613mm
220mm
Classification
Figurine
Statue
Sculpture
Art
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15 May 2018

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