Srikandi :One of Arjuna's wives. Srikandi was a tomboy and a great archer in her own right. She enjoyed going to war. She was often called the lady warrior. She bravely challenges any wrongdoing openly. She defends her nation patriotically. In the Baratayudha, she was chosen to be war commander to fight Bisma, Kurawa's commander. In that war, she killed Bisma with her arrows. After meeting Arjuna Srikandi could not resist the temptation to become his wife. Although Arjuna at that time was marrying a beautiful lady. Srikandi then tried to find a way to be closer to Arjuna. Her strategy worked, Arjuna was appointed as her teacher in archery, in the Wayang stories this episode is called "Srikandi learns to shoot an arrow", in fact she was shooting his heart. In Java, the classical court dance, performing the battle (Petilan) between Srikandi against Larasati is popular. After completing her course in archery, Srikandi told Arjuna that he could be her husband, if he could find a woman who can defeat her in an archery contest. Larasati was appointed by Arjuna. In the contest, Srikandi who was really in deep love with Arjuna, let herself be beaten.The Wayang has a strong tradition in the world of Java and Indonesia, representing the struggle between good and evil. This Wayang Golek puppet is on a base and stands a little over 27" for large and over 23" for medium. She can be removed from the base and both the head and arms can be moved. It has very finely detailed carvings on the head, with vivid color and detailed paintings. The body is beautifully decorated in beads and Batik. Each Wayang Golek puppet is individually carved and painted by hand making each unique. They are made for the artists who make the puppets for Asep Sunarya (puppet master) who performs worldwide.
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