What Wayang Kulit figure is depicted in this 'tombak'?

Bill M · 8th January 2019, 01:44 PM

I have always been fascinated by the Wayang Kulit.

28cm figure height

We have acquired a full Indonesian Wayang Kulit screen.

Henk · 8th January 2019, 02:05 PM

Semar

Bill M · 8th January 2019, 02:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Henk

Semar

Thank you, I knew he was an important figure. Could not remember his name. The face seems 'different'?

Sajen · 8th January 2019, 07:54 PM

Hello Bill,
I would agree that it could be semar.

Regards,
Detlef

A. G. Maisey · 8th January 2019, 09:16 PM

It is most definitely Semar, the "Soul of Jawa".

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Henk Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 1,209	Semar

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Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,078	Hello Bill, I would agree that it could be semar. Regards, Detlef

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A. G. Maisey Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 6,953	It is most definitely Semar, the "Soul of Jawa".