Character Design of Mahapatih Gajah Mada Based on Visual References from Bima and Brajanata/Kertala Statues

Mahapatih Gajah Mada was a great figure who united the archipelago in his time, but no statues have been found that depict figure. Archaeologists disagree on accuracy of human head statue artifact referenced by Mr. Muhammad Yamin, as it does not any markers indicate is Mada. To design an accurate visualization character Mada, this divided into 2 stages: data mining and design. Data involves search related to culture during Majapahit Kingdom Era. Character designing using from references obtained. searches revealed likely be Brajanata/ Kertala Panji story Bima Mahabarata story. The has large, tall body, strapping, crossed mustache, wavy curls, headdress form foreheadband with carvings, upper arm bands made snake motifs, belt Kala patterned buckle, upawita (caste rope) crosses left shoulder right waist depicting Mada's caste. For weapons, carries keris cundrik type (not notched) oval mace, which means one Lord Vishnu's attendants guardian nature. mace takes reference door guard statues.
 
 Keywords: Design, kingdom