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puppet

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  • Other Name

    Aswatama (puppet name/character)

  • Description

    Aswatama, a Wayang Golek puppet. From a set used by the S. Muja puppetry troupe. Wooden painted puppet with green face, red eyes and gold torso, neck and arms. Red velvet beaded collar and waist ornament with yellow tassels, batik style cloth skirt.

  • Place
    Tasikmalaya/East Java/Java/Indonesia
  • Field Collection Date
    1997
  • Accession Number
    2004.89.196
  • Accession Date
    26 Aug 2004
  • Department

    World

puppet 2004.89.196

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