Shadow Puppet Item Number: 2872/13 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
A shadow puppet in the shape of a tiger (Hari Mau kulit). The puppet is painted both front and back in brown with black tiger stripes. The mouth is open, showing large bared gold teeth and red gums. The eyes are heavily lidded, and have pronounced lashes. The features of the face- eyes, mouth, nostrils and jaw, are emphasized by close-set piercings through the leather. The figure crouches in a pounce position, with long, splayed gold claws on front and back feet.
History Of Use
Indonesian shadow puppet (wayang) in the shape of a tiger (Hari Mau kulit) used in puppet stage plays.
Item History
- Made in Java, Indonesia
- Collected between 1990 and 1999
- Owned by Betty Cairney
- Owned by Jack Cairney before March 15, 2011
- Received from Jack Cairney (Donor) on March 15, 2011
What
- Name
- Shadow Puppet
- Identification Number
- 2872/13
- Type of Item
- puppet
- Material
- water buffalo skin, paint and fibre
- Overall
- height 37.5 cm, width 61.0 cm, depth 4.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- Javanese
- Previous Owner
- Betty Cairney and Jack Cairney
- Received from
- Jack Cairney (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Java, Indonesia
When
- Collection Date
- between 1990 and 1999
- Ownership Date
- before March 15, 2011
- Acquisition Date
- on March 15, 2011
Other
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 2872/0013