Traditional:


"Arjuna Chiptoning" -- Arjuna in meditation, from the Mahabharata. (Puppet side & shadow side.)


Rama & Sinta from the Ramayana


Dasa Muka -- literally "Ten Faces" is depicted with ten arms and ten spirits.


Sinta held captive by Dasa Muka is befriended by Trijatha. Note: Hanoman in the tree having Located Sinta for Rama.


Hanoman converses with Garuda


Kumba Karna -- an ogre god. "Wayang Purwa."

See also Contemporary Puppets

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Tamara and The Shadow Theatre of Java (indonesianshadowplay.com)
P.O. Box 691, Northport, NY 11768-0691 USA
E-mail: javapuppets@aol.com (Tamara)


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