Weapons and Props

Title: Weapons and Props
Description: A sword, lance, and egg all used as props to facilitate storytelling during a Nang Talung or Wayang Gedek performance. All props are made from goatskin and have a central bamboo rod that supports them that is tied on with fiber cording. The lance is translucent and has been pigmented with a bright red dye that permeates the leather and projects in color behind the shadow puppet screen. Label 9 Height: 18.5cm Width: 3,5cm, label 8 Height: 47.2cm Width: 5.8cm, label 5 Height: 6.8cm Width: 8.1cm non label Height: 9cm Width: 12.cm
Attribution: Made in Southern Thailand
Date: Acquisition date 1974
Color: brown and red pigment
Material: Goatskin, bamboo string