Babad Story
Indonesia-Bali-Gianyar, Contemporary
(L x W x D) : 18,5x14x14 (hors coiffe) – 24,5x34 cm
Pule wood
Goat hair, serkartji, Gold leaf
Balinese character from the Wayang Wong, Twalen is
Rama’s servant and
Merdah’s father. Twalen means old/ ancient (it expresses a popular good wisdom). It was born thanks to a divinity called Siwa and was sent to Earth with the characteristic of a good and honest man with good advices. Despite its divine’s origins, Twalen is a chubby and clumsy character which gives a comical aspect to its character. Compared as a lucky charm it is also an erudit one, Twalen does have the favours of the audience. Servant of the Good, Twalen and Merdah are opposed to
Delem and
Sangut.