Object Details
Culture
Bali
Medium
Painted rawhide, wood
Dimensions
25 9/16 x 13 3/8 inches (65 x 34 cm)
Credit Line
Acquired through the George and Mary Rockwell Fund, and gift of the Estate of Louise Taraldson Woods, by exchange
Object
Number
2008.073.123
One of the coarse characters of Indonesian shadow theatre, Gatotkatja’s large eyes and gray skin s(…)
One of the coarse characters of Indonesian shadow theatre, Gatotkatja’s large eyes and gray skin signify his quick temper. The son of Bima, he is considered one of the most popular heroes of the Hindu epic Mahabharata, and his fierce military prowess came to be associated with the bravery of the men who fought for Indonesia’s independence.
