19th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest People
Puppet Maker in Yogyakarta
The image shows the portrait of the 97-year-old Pak Marto Prawiro, a Wayang Kulit maker (puppet maker), at work. Wayang Kulit is a traditional form of puppet-shadow play found in the cultures of Java and Bali in Indonesia. Pak Marto Prawiro is a well-respected Wayang Kulit maker and his skills are well treasured in his country. On the wall are some of the puppets made by this old artisan.
Photo Detail
Date Taken: | 07.2018 |
Date Uploaded: | 11.2021 |
Photo Location: | Yogyakarta, Indonesia |
Camera: | LEICA SL (Typ 601) |
Copyright: | © Diana Ishii |