Product Description

Wayang Kulit: Yudistira

Material: Buffalo hide, buffalo horn
Style: Java

Background: Wayang Kulit performances are used for moral guidance. Yudistira is one character who is frequently invoked. He is the oldest of the 5 princely Pandawa brothers and is semi-divine. He is a model leader, never lying or showing anger. He rules his kingdom with perfect justice. He has no weapon, unlike the other heroes, but he does have the Kalimasada, which is a holy book containing the secrets of religion and the universe.

No showy ornaments, his aristocratic head gently inclined, he is the ideal Priest-King, but he does have a weakness for gambling. He loses his kingdom to his cousins in a game of dice.

He persisted in climbing to heaven until Lord Indra himself opened the golden gates to welcome him. Yudistira‘s fatithful dog alone had persevered with him to the end and when Indra tried to dissuade him from bringing his dog into the palace of the gods, he replied, ‘The dog and I are together.’ His loyalty was rewarded and the dog was transformed into divine Dharma, god of religion and law, and Yudistira is still revered as king of religion or law. Both were invited in by Indra.

Small:

Height 31 cm (including stand), width 12 cm (shoulder to shoulder)
Order Number: PS11A

 

Medium:

Height 47 cm (including stand), width 15.5 cm (shoulder to shoulder)
Order Number: PS11B

Large:

Height 69.5 cm (including stand), width 18 cm (shoulder to shoulder)
Order Number: PS11C