Punokawan Semar

Description

Kyai Lurah Semar: The God in Human Form

Acquire a truly sacred and philosophical piece of Indonesian art with this striking sculpture of Kyai Lurah Semar. Far from being a mere clown, Semar is the most respected figure in Javanese Wayang—the divine incarnation of Sang Hyang Ismaya who chose to descend to Earth to serve humanity. His uniquely paradoxical physical form—a corpulent, humble figure with a smiling yet tear-stained face—symbolizes the profound Javanese concept of the whole universe, where opposites like joy and sorrow, male and female, and high and low, exist in perfect, wise harmony.

A Symbol of Unassuming Power

This stunning wall plaque is crafted in a luxurious copper-and-dark-metallic finish, highlighting the dramatic contrast between Semar’s smooth, powerfully-rounded body and the deeply textured, checkered parang patterns of his traditional cloth. Semar’s stance, with his gaze directed upward, embodies the philosophy of always remembering the divine, despite a life lived among the common people. Display this piece not just as a magnificent accent, but as an ever-present source of wisdom and ethical guidance, inviting balance, humility, and spiritual depth into your most treasured living space. It is the ultimate collector’s item for those who seek art with an ancient, powerful soul.