Celeng or Babi Hutan Wild Boar

by Wayang Kulit: Indonesian Shadow Puppets

A$395 · Offered by Asia Bookroom

Indonesia. (Before 1970s). Water buffalo hide and pigment, 28 x 40 cm, painted both sides, affixed to a spliced stick, some surface wear but in vey good condition. Vivid example of the Wayang kulit Celeng/Babi Hutan or wild boar possibly the character Batara Kalagumarang. In Hindu lore the boar is..... More

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