Boar ogre (buta celeng)
Place of OriginSurakarta (Solo), Java, Indonesia
Dateperhaps 1920-1945
MaterialsHide with pigments and gilding, horn
DimensionsH. 30 3/4 in x W. 14 in, H. 78 cm x W. 35 cm
Credit LineGift of Marsha Vargas Handley
Object numberF2009.20.5
DepartmentSoutheast Asian Art
ClassificationsTheatrical Arts
On View
Not on viewJavanese shadow puppets come in many forms including puppets with animal faces and human-like bodies. This boar-faced puppet wears a sarong, sashes, and jewelry. He may have been used in a well-known story of the hero Arjuna from the Mahabharata epic.
In the story, a demi-god takes the form of a boar to disturb the meditating hero Arjuna. Arjuna and the god Shiva shoot the boar at the same time. After a brief conflict, Shiva grants Arjuna a powerful weapon.
perhaps 1920-1945
perhaps 1920-1945
perhaps 1920-1945
perhaps 1920-1945
perhaps 1920-1945
perhaps 1920-1945
perhaps 1920-1945
perhaps 1920-1945
perhaps 1920-1945
perhaps 1920-1945
perhaps 1920-1945
perhaps 1920-1945
