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Size 120x90 cm (left) - 150x100 cm (right), oil
on canvas
Semar and his sons by Soedibio
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In Wayang legendary, Semar and his three sons
were called "Punakawan" meaning the servants of the Pandawa royalty.
Semar himself is an important mysterious figure in the Indonesian traditional
wayang performance , with a visible sign of sacredness, his checkered hipcloth.
he is not only loved, but revered and regarded as the most sacred figure in the
whole wayang legendary. He usualy appeared on the screen , only when danger is
greatest, the distress of his master deepest, and when help is essential. Semar
and his sons Gareng, Petruk and Bagong represented the voice of the simple
village folk, wich formed the greatest majority of the population; with all
their strength, misery and wisdom. Without their support, advice and succor the
whole kingdom might be lost. Albeit
standing behind the Five Pandawa hierarchy, Semar and his sons as the
manifestation of the people's power and wisdom, contributed an outstanding role
in Pandawa's reigning policy.
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