Kayon Gapuran (2012) by Bambang MurtiyasaUnit Pengelola Museum Seni
This is Wayang in the shape of Gunungan
It marks beginning and scenes in every Wayang performance. It symbolize the balance and harmony of nature around us.
In Gunungan you can find many animals.
Can you find animal living underwater?
Kayon Gapuran (2012) by Bambang MurtiyasaUnit Pengelola Museum Seni
One fish...
Two fish
Kayon Gapuran (2012) by Bambang MurtiyasaUnit Pengelola Museum Seni
There is Monkey in this Wayang too! Can you find it?
Hint : Hanging on trees.
Here they are ...
Kayon Gapuran (2012) by Bambang MurtiyasaUnit Pengelola Museum Seni
There is also small birds and big birds...
hello little birdie!
Look at its tail .. its a Rooster
Kayon Gapuran (2012) by Bambang MurtiyasaUnit Pengelola Museum Seni
Hello big bird...
Look at its tail .. can you guess what type of bird it is?
Kayon Gapuran (2012) by Bambang MurtiyasaUnit Pengelola Museum Seni
You're right !
A peacock
Oh look ...
there is also a squirrel !
Kayon Gapuran (2012) by Bambang MurtiyasaUnit Pengelola Museum Seni
And butterfly
oh wait ..
Butterfly and caterpillars !
Kayon Gapuran (2012) by Bambang MurtiyasaUnit Pengelola Museum Seni
What animal glides on trees and likes to eat peanuts and fruits?
A squirrel
Kayon Gapuran (2012) by Bambang MurtiyasaUnit Pengelola Museum Seni
Last one ..
At the top of the Gunungan ...
You can find ... an owl !
Kayon Gapuran (2012) by Bambang MurtiyasaUnit Pengelola Museum Seni
How many animals can you find in this Wayang ?
Answer : 8 type of animals, 15 animals in total.
You are all set!
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