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Start Over Object class Shadow puppets Collection place Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia
Hearst Museum object titled Shadow puppet, accession number 18-819, described as puppet, shadow; depicts Sugriwa, a monkey general from the Hindu epic Ramayana; tanned stiffened leather is cut to predetermined shape, small cutouts made, painted various colors; both arms movable, one arm-support missing; mounted upon wood stick; used as puppet in wajang kulit performances held in front of screen and behind light, moved
Hearst Museum object titled Shadow puppet, accession number 18-845, described as shadow puppet; depicts a demon with a sword; tanned stiffened leather cut to traditional pattern; small decorative cutouts; painted various colors with primarily gray body; mounted on carved wood stick; used as puppet in wajang kulit performances; held in front of light, behind screen, moved; this demon is a follower of the goddess Durga
Hearst Museum object titled Shadow puppet, accession number 18-861, described as shadow puppet; nobleman; tanned stiffened leather cut to traditional pattern; small decorative cutouts; painted various colors with white body; both arms move, mounted on carved wood stick; used as puppet in wajang kulit performances; held in front of light, behind screen, moved; represents Lesmana, brother of Rama in the Ramayana
Hearst Museum object titled Shadow puppet, accession number 18-874, described as shadow puppet; nobleman; tanned stiffened leather cut to traditional pattern; small decorative cutouts; painted various colors with brown body; both arms move, mounted on carved wood stick; used as puppet in wajang kulit performances; held in front of light, behind screen, moved; Resi Krepa, from the Mahabharata
Hearst Museum object titled Shadow puppet, accession number 18-830, described as shadow puppet; depict Kresna (Krishna), a hero of the Mahabharata cycle; tanned stiffened leather cut in traditional pattern; small decorative cutouts; painted various colors with a blue-gray on body; both arms move; horn mounting; used as puppet in wajang kulit performances of the Mahabharata; held in front of light, behind screen, moved; the same puppet may be used to depict Prince Rama, as both are avatars of Vishnu
Hearst Museum object titled Shadow puppet, accession number 18-889, described as shadow puppet; frontal-many armed demon; tanned stiffened leather cut to traditional pattern; small decorative cutouts; painted various colors with white body; mounted on carved wood stick; much native repair evident; used as puppet in wajang kulit performances; held in front of light, behind screen, moved; Pamurtian of Triwihrama, supranatural form of the god Rudra, in an angry mood
Hearst Museum object titled Shadow puppet, accession number 18-856, described as shadow puppet; a female demon; tanned stiffened leather cut to traditional pattern; small decorative cutouts; painted various colors with dark brown body; one arm moves, mounted on carved wood stick; used as puppet in wajang kulit performances; held in front of light, behind screen, moved; the goddess Durga
Hearst Museum object titled Shadow puppet, accession number 18-864, described as shadow puppet; a king; tanned stiffened leather cut to traditional pattern; small decorative cutouts; painted various colors with gold body; both arms move, mounted on carved horn stick; used as puppet in wajang kulit performances; held in front of light, behind screen, moved; Basudewa, son of Baladewa, from the Mahabharata
Hearst Museum object titled Shadow puppet, accession number 18-857, described as shadow puppet; female; tanned stiffened leather cut to traditional pattern; small decorative cutouts; painted various colors with pink body; both arms move, mounted on carved wood stick; used as puppet in wajang kulit performances; held in front of light, behind screen, moved
Hearst Museum object titled Shadow puppet, accession number 18-887, described as shadow puppet; a buffoon; tanned stiffened leather cut to traditional pattern; small decorative cutouts; painted various colors with flesh colored body; both arms move, mounted on carved wood stick; used as puppet in wajang kulit performances; held in front of light, behind screen, moved; Togog, a clownish servant

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