Abstract
The dalang, the central figure of wayang kulit performances, is revered in Balinese society both as a teacher and spiritual leader. Until recently, the dalang was always male, but now women in Bali are able to train as dalang. A performance of wayang lemah given by woman dalang Ni Wayan Suratni provides insight into the complex relationships between gender and tradition in Bali.
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2016
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