Wayang Golek Puppet: Tatayu (Dtataju) or Garuda

National Museum of Natural History

Object Details

Collector
Edward H. Smith Jr.
Mrs. Edward H. Smith
Donor Name
Edward H. Smith Jr.
Garuda, generic name for mythological eagle, portrayed in Ramayana stories as Djataju, a bird of courage, faithfulness, and honor.
Wayang golek puppet with carved wooden face notable for V-shaped open mouth ringed by small white teeth and protruding eyes with round knob in between. Multi-colored headdress topped by red triangular knob atop cylinder. Elaborately carved scales on upper body wings and jointed wooden arms. Sequined green corduroy apron worn over octagonal design brown, beige and blue batik skirt.
Record Last Modified
4 Oct 2016
Specimen Count
1
Culture
Javanese
Accession Date
10 Aug 1989
Collection Date
1974 to 1976
Accession Number
361230
USNM Number
E431798-0
Object Type
Puppet
Length
77 cm
Place
West Java, Indonesia, Asia
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NMNH - Anthropology Dept.
Topic
Ethnology
Record ID
nmnhanthropology_8548685
Metadata Usage (text)
CC0
GUID (Link to Original Record)
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