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Depending on which version of the story to be told Anggada is either the son of Vali (Subali) or Sugriwa. In the most popular Indonesian telling Prabu Sugriwa, became the king of Gua Kiskenda, the kingdom of the monkeys. He and the whole army of monkeys served faithfully to Rama to free Sinta from Alengka. He married to Dewi Tara and had a son Anggada, who became the chief-warrior of the kingdom. In more classic stories he is the son of Vali(Subali) and Tara. Sugriwa is asked to care for him when Rama slays Vali with his arrow. He later became the captain of the army which helped saved Shinta. He served under Hunaman and remained loyal to Rama. The
Wayang has a strong tradition in the world of Java and Indonesia, representing
the struggle between good and evil. This puppet is on a base and stands a little
over 30". This Wayang Golek puppet can be removed from the base and both the head and arms can be
moved. He has very finely detailed carvings on the head and body, with vivid
color and detailed paintings. The
Wayang Golek's body is beautifully decorated in beads and Batik. Each
Wayang Golek puppet is individually
made by hand making each unique. They are made for the artists who make the
puppets for Asep Sunarya (puppet master) who performs worldwide.
These are Indonesia's finest. Click on above pictures for larger photo. Items are all unique, while your item will be as beautiful as the item shown it's color and features may change slightly. |
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