Ethnic Cultures of Asia Wayang: Indonesian Shadow-puppet Theater
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Wayang Kulit: Dewi Banowati (detail), Second half of 20th century (Gift of Mr. Taeda Tsuyoshi)
Asian Gallery (Toyokan) Room 13
November 15, 2016 (Tue) - January 15, 2017 (Sun)Wayang is a form of shadow-puppet theater which uses traditional puppets of Indonesia. Wayang plays are based on famous epics, they are performed spontaneously through the dhalang's improvisations. Performances are carried out through the night.
Current exhibit includes:
Wayang Kulit: Dewi Uma, Second half of 20th century (Gift of Mr. Taeda Tsuyoshi)
Wayang Kulit: Dewi Banowati, Second half of 20th century (Gift of Mr. Taeda Tsuyoshi)