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Journal : International Journal of Performing Arts (IJPA)

A VISUAL NARRATIVE: JAVANESE MASK COLLECTIONS AT THE MPU TANTULAR MUSEUM Identification of the East Java Cultural Diversity Mask Collection: A VISUAL NARRATIVE: JAVANESE MASK COLLECTIONS AT THE MPU TANTULAR MUSEUM Identification of the East Java Cultural Diversity Mask Collection Wahyuningtyas, Tri; Hidajat, Robby
International Journal of Performing Arts (IJPA) Vol. 4 No. 1 (2025): June
Publisher : Yayasan Pusat Cendekiawan Intelektual Nusantara

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56107/ijpa.v4i1.255

Abstract

This article aims to identify and classify the mask collections at the Mpu Tantular StateMuseum, Sidoarjo, as a visual narrative of the cultural richness of East Java and itssurrounding regions. Through in-depth identification activities conducted from September17–19, 2025, the mask collections were classified into three main variants based on regions:Topeng Malang (Malang Masks), Topeng Madura (Madura Masks), and some other regionalmasks.The Malang mask collection, the most numerous collection, represents the epic tale ofPanji Asmorobangun. Its characteristic features include symmetrical, refined carvings andthe use of philosophical colors. The green color shown by Panji symbolizes chivalry andtranquility, contrasting sharply with the fiery red possessed by Klana Sewandana, whichrepresents anger. The faded colors on the ancient masks emphasize their inherent historicaland spiritual gravitas and value as evidence of the preservation of this noble art form.The Madura mask collection, associated with the Madura’s puppet maskperformances, displays characters that reflect the resilience of the community from theMadura island, also known as the salt island. Their characteristics are simpler but firm, hard,and expressive (such as bulging eyes or fangs), implying a strong fighting spirit andstraightforward demeanor.The other regional masks group completes the Nusantara (an archipelago country)mosaic, including collections from Cirebon (such as the White Elephant mask), Yogyakarta,as well as the Sandur mask (from Jombang/ Tuban) and the Dongkrek mask (from Madiun).The presence of these masks from outside the immediate region confirms East Java’s culturalconnection and acculturation with the wider archipelago.Overall, the mask collection at the Mpu Tantular museum functions as a "spiritualwindow" that reflects the contrast and unity of values, ranging from the agrarian idealism(Malang) to the coastal fighting spirit (Madura). These artifacts are an invaluable treasurethat ensures moral philosophy and local wisdom continue to live on as an educationalmedium for future generations.
Co-Authors A, Allfa Andranica Devya Adinda Nur Ramadhani Haris Afaf, Muhammad 'Afaf Hasyimy Agung Suharyanto Agus Cahyono Ahamad Tarmizi Bin Azizan Aini Nurul Allfa Andranica Devya A Allfa Andranica Devya Aprilyawati Amir Razak Andy Pramono Arief Ardiansyah Astuti, Yuyun Nur Baiq Widya Rahmasari Bazur, Rizkyatul Citra Kurniawan Desy Ratna Syahputri Desyandri Desyandri Dewi Jasmine DP. Muhammad Affaf Hasiymy DP., E. W. Suprihatin E. Wara Suprihatin DP E.W. Suprihatin Diah Pratamawati Endang Wara Suprihatin EW Suprihatin Gesang Bayu Pamungkas Hadiantika, Reza Adinda Hartono Hartono Hartono Hartono Hasiymy, Muhammad Affaf Hasyimy, Muhammad 'Afaf Hasyimy, Muhammad Afaf Heriyati Yatim Heriyati Yatim Ika Ratnawati, Ika ika wahyu widyawati Ike Ratnawati Imam Tri Laksono Iziq Eafifi Bin Ismail Iziq, Iziq Eafifi Ismail Joko Sayono Martiarto, Janri Setyo Muhammad 'Afaf Hasyimy Muhammad 'Afaf Hasyimy Muhammad Afaf Hasyimy Muhammad afaf hasyimy Muhammad Afaf Hasyimy Muhammad Afaf Hasyimy Muhammad Affaf Hasiymi Muhammad Jazuli Muhammad ‘Afaf Hasyimy Muhammad ‘Afaf Hasyimy Muhammad ‘Afaf Hasyimy Muklis Muklis Muniir, Muhammad Sirojul Mutiara Ramadhani Putri Supriadi Ni Wayan Mudiasih Norliza Bt Mohd Isa Ocha Denta Wijaya Pamungkas, Gesang Bayu Panji Suroso Ponimin Prasetyo, Yunanto Adi Pristiati, Tutut Pujiyanto Pujiyanto Pujiyanto Pujiyanto Purwadita, Fika Ardelia Candra Rahman, Amalia Arifah Retno Tri Wulandari Rully Aprilia Zandra Setyo Yanuartuti Shaari, Nazlina Siti Kholifatul Umaami Sri Linda Oktavia Sri Wulandari Sri Wulandari Sumarwahyudi Suprihatin DP, EW Suprihatin Dyah Pratamawati, Endang Wara Suprihatin, E. Wara Suprihatin, Endang Wara Surasak Jamnongsarn Surasak Jamnongsarn Surasak Jamnongsarn Surasak Jamnongsarn, Surasak Surasak, Surasak Jamnongsarn Suyono Suyono Swastika Dhesti Anggriani Syamsul Hirdi Bin Muhid Syed Ahmad Iskandar Tri Maharani, Ratna Tri Wahyuningtyas Tri Wahyuningtyas, Tri Wathanan Srinin Wida Rahayuningtyas Wiflihani Wiflihani Yudha Prihantanto Yuyun Nur Astuti Yuyun Nur Astuti Zuhkhriyan Zakaria