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Indonesia
Wayang golek (rod puppet) 1974
Wood, painted plaster and textiles | 59.0 x 19.0 x 11.0 cm (whole object) | RCIN 66036
Grand Vestibule, Windsor Castle
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This puppet was presented to The Queen in Yogyakarta, Java, on 20 March 1974 during her State Visit to Indonesia. The donor was Hamengkubuwono IX, Sultan of Yogyakarta, and first Governor of the Special Region of Yogyakarta; in addition, he was Vice-President of Indonesia. The puppet is of a traditional Indonesian style known as wayang golek.
Provenance
Presented to Queen Elizabeth II by the Governor of the Special Region of Yogyakarta and Vice President of Indonesia, Hamengkubuwono IX, during her State Visit to Indonesia, 15–22 March 1974.
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Creator(s)
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Medium and techniques
Wood, painted plaster and textiles
Measurements
59.0 x 19.0 x 11.0 cm (whole object)
Category
Object type(s)
Alternative title(s)
Puppet (wayang golek)
Place of Production
Indonesia
