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707 Dakon is a traditional game known by various
names throughout Indonesia. Generally this game
SaLim martoWiredjo
(b. Kroya, C. Java, 1941) is called ‘Congklak’, there are also other names for
this game such as Makaotan, Congkak, Maggaleceng
Bermain Dakon and others. Usually in games, a kind of clam shell
(Playing Dakon) is used as a dakon seed, and if it is not available,
sometimes it is also used as seeds from plants and
acrylics on canvas
97 x 85 cm small stones. It is a game of strategy and
children learn the application of maths in the
signed (lower right):”Salim” game. The game’s use of shells or plant seeds is
meant to remind children of the country’s
Rp. 6 - 9.000.000 biodiversity, although today it might be viewed
US$ 429 - 643 differently. The artist Salim Martowiredjo paints
two young girls playing the dakon game, while a
third girl is seen watching them with a critical eye.

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