Wayang Kulit and Nang Shadow PuppetsMusic and Arts Presentation by Gamma

WAYANG KULITIndonesia

What is Wayang Kulit?

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How to make it?

Wayang Kulit Star Wars

WayangWayang refer to kinds of puppet

theaters, sometimes the puppet itself is referred to as wayang.

Performances of shadow puppet theaters are accompanied by a Gamelan orchestra in Java, and by Gender Wayang in Bali.

Wayang Kulit

Wayang Kulit, or shadow puppets, are without a doubt the best known of the Indonesian Wayang.

Wayang KulitKulit means

skin, and refers to the leather construction of the puppets that are carefully shaped with very fine tools and supported with carefully shaped buffalo horn handles and control rods.

Wayang KulitIt was given recognition as a

Masterpiece of Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity on November 7, 2003 by UNESCO and required Indonesians to preserve their heritage.

Epics Used in Wayang Kulit

Ramayana-the journey of RamaMahabharata-the great tale of

the Bhārata dynastySerak Menak-the heroism of

Amir Hamza

Some Wayang Kulit Characters

Bima (Ramayana) Arjuna (Mahabharata)

Setting

Wayang Kulit Performance consists of shadow cast on a cotton screen and an oil lamp.

Behind the Scenes→

Making the Wayang Kulit Figure

1. They start from master models (typically on paper) which are traced out onto skin or parchment, providing the figures with an outline and with indications of any holes that will need to be cut (such as for the mouth or eyes).

2. The figures are then smoothed, usually with a glass bottle, and primed. The structure is inspected and eventually the details are worked through. A further smoothing follows before individual painting, which is undertaken by yet another craftsman.

3. Finally, the movable parts (upper arms, lower arms with hands, and the associated sticks for manipulation) are mounted on the body, which has a central staff by which it is held.

Elements of Performance (Stage)

Kelir

Blencong

Puppet

Gawang

Gedebog

Cempala

KothakDhalan

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Elements of Performance

Dhalang-puppeteer Cempala-hammer

Elements of Performance

Kepyak-metal plates Gamelan-orchestra

Elements of Performance

Wayang Kulit puppets Blencong-light source

Elements of Performance

Pesindhen-female singers

Penggerong-male chorus

Elements of Performance

Gawang-frame Kelir-screen

Elements of Performance

Gedebog-banana log

Kothak-puppet box

NANG SHADOW PUPPETS

Thailand

Nang Shadow PuppetsShadow puppet

(Thai: Nang) was one form of public entertainment in the south of Thailand.

It is usually performed during the country's dry season (February to August). 

Nang Shadow PuppetsIt is still very

popular at village festivals, temple fairs, and celebrations such as marriages.

Its characters are made from intricately cut out and articulated shapes of leather.

Nang Shadow Puppets

They are delicately colored, but this does not show during a performance.

They are manipulated with rods that control movements of the arms and legs.

PerformancesHas a religious theme or has an

episode from the Ramayana epic which contains dozens of individual stories. They may also be specially written to include reflections, songs, and poems about local events.

There are hundreds of characters each with a distinctive shadow, but the show will almost always include a comedian who are great favorites with the fun - loving audiences.

Common Themes in Nang

Family conflictAdventures of

a heroRomantic talesMagicPeople seeking

lost loved ones

MessageThe Nang

attempts to relay to the audience the importance of Thai ideologies in a changing world, however, historical events remain fundamental in performances.

The association with Karma act as allegories for Buddhist morality and philosophy.

Two Types of Nang

Nang Talung Nang Yai

Two Types of Nang

Nang Talung Nang YaiMade with

leatherEach characters

are separatedHas movable,

jointed arm50 centimeters

high

Made of cowhide and/or rattan

May have decorated scenes

Doesn’t have jointed arms

Two meters high

Theater TroupeConsists of 5-10 puppeteers and

musiciansNai Nang-teachers and

presenters of Nang TalungNai Nangs hide themselves in

wooden/bamboo shelters

Characters

Gods and goddesses

Kings and queens

Magical figures

Comedians

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