Probably Sita (on left) and Rama (on right), both played by men. The background removed to leave a white ground. Srikandi has a quiver with arrows from behind. Handwritten text on the back: “Srikandi with her servant”. Stamps: “Wayang Wong” and “TRAVELLERS OFFICIAL INFORMATION BUREAU for Netherland India Rijswik 15 BATAVIA CENTRUM JAVA.”
Wayang Wong, 4, Sirkandi...Travellers...Info Bureau...Java
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object | ARC/BAL/004/091
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object | ARC/GUP/005/077
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