W200xH600mm, Indonesia
This shadow puppet is Tualen, the father of Merdah, they are both servants of Rama. Tualen used to be a god but he was punished for a mistake he made and was send down from heaven to be a human with black skin. Being a god, Tualen is wise and kind. The Balinese believe that by giving their baby holy water of Tualen, their child will be wise like Tualen.
W250xD100xH180, Indonesia
This Balinese mask is of the character Merdah, the son of Tualen, both son and father are the servants of Rama. Merdah lacks the wisdom and apathy of his father but he is eager and honest, a joyful character. Tualen and Merdah portray the good while Sangut and Delem the evil counterparts. Merdah is the Penasar clown in the Wayang Wong performance Ramayana, his function is to narrate the stories to the audience.
Mountain Folkcraft 