How many animals can you find in this Wayang?

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. 

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