Buto

ꦧꦸꦠ

The green demon, lord of the forest

A wayang kulit Buto, the green demon of wayang purwa: a powerful body, a fierce face, and one arm worked by its rod.

Form: Wayang Kulit Purwa
Gagrag: Surakarta
Materials: Carved and painted buffalo hide, horn rods
Collection: Rae Wijaya's Private Collection

Quick facts

Form: Wayang Kulit Purwa
Gagrag: Surakarta
Materials: Carved and painted buffalo hide, horn rods
Collection: Rae Wijaya's Private Collection

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CharacterButo ꦧꦸꦠThe green demon, lord of the forestRead about Buto →Collection ownerRae Wijaya's Private CollectionThis puppet was lent to Wayang by Rae Wijaya's Private Collection.See the owner’s profile →

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Character · Ogres (raksasa)

Butoꦧꦸꦠ

The green demon, lord of the forest

Buto, or buta, is the demon of wayang kulit purwa: huge-bodied and green-faced, often lord of the forest or leader of the demon host. His form conveys strength and ferocity while staying within the carving and colouring rules of wayang.