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Batara Guru

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Unit Pengelola Museum Seni

Unit Pengelola Museum Seni
Jakarta, Indonesia

According to Javanese mythology, Batara Guru is a god that rules the realm of the gods. In wayang kulit, Batara Guru is the only character whose feet face forward, with four hands, pointed canine teeth, a blue neck and paralyzed legs. He always rides his vahana, Nandini the cow.

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  • Title: Batara Guru
  • Creator: Unknown
  • Type: Leather Puppet, Shadow Puppet, Wayang, Wayang Kulit
  • Medium: Buffalo Leather, Watercolor mixed with adhesive
Unit Pengelola Museum Seni

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