Very refined older wayang Cepak puppet of Karna from the Central Java region of Tegal.
Fully dressed in authentic old hand batiked cotton and beaded vests, adorned with a wooden kris. Karna is a key warrior in the Mahabharata, known for his martial skills and loyalty as an ally of Duryodhana against the Pandavas. Renowned for his generosity and tragic fate, he is often referred to as "Daanveer" (the great donor). Karna symbolizes valor and the complexities of heroism and destiny.