Wayang Aswatthama

Aswatthama, also known as Droni, is the beloved son of Drona and Kripi. After slaughtering the five sons of the Pandavas and attempting to destroy the unborn child of Utari, wife of Abimanyu, he was cursed by Kresna to suffer from leprosy and wander the earth for 3,000 years as an outcast, without love or compassion. As part of the curse, Aswatthama also had to surrender the precious jewel (Mani) embedded in his forehead, a gem that had made him fearless against weapons, disease, hunger, and even the powers of gods, demons, and serpents. This loss marked the beginning of his endless, lonely exile.

Shadow Puppet Figure, circa 1980
Origin: Solo, Central Java
Material: Buffalo Hide and Wooden Stick
Dimension: 64 x 25,5 x 1 cm
Condition: Perfect – Recoloring

Condition Guide
Perfect: Items are in perfect condition
Pristine: It may show lightening, small stains and damage
Antiques: Condition is relative to age, since imperfections are what give vintage pieces their special character