Javanese Legend
Indonesia-Java-yogyakarta, mid-20th century
(L x W x D) : 19,5x15,5x12 cm
Jaranan wood, Natural pigments
Gold leaf, stone
As a character of the Babakan Topeng, he is played in a series of Javanese solo dances. One can also find him in Gambuh, where he embodies
Panji’s worst ennemy. Klana would be the Javanese equivalent of the Balinese Ravana from Wayang Wong, as they are both violent and angry.