Today's young generation faces great challenges in maintaining cultural identity and building character amid the rapid flow of globalization and technological advancement. Character education through a local culture-based approach is an alternative solution in strengthening the nation's identity. This research focuses on identifying the symbolic meaning and values of local wisdom in the culture of the Tumenggung type Cirebon mask performance art which can be used as a learning resource for PPKn in elementary schools. The research uses a qualitative approach of interpretive descriptive methods. The research site of the Panji Asmara Art Studio, in Bulak Village, Cirebon Regency. Data collection techniques through in-depth interviews, observations, and documentation studies. The main informant is the Cirebon Mask artist, a cultural expert. The data analysis technique uses the interactive model of Miles and Huberman, while the meaning analysis uses a hermeneutic approach with "thick description" by Geertz. The results of the study show that the performance art of the Tumenggung Mask contains the values of local wisdom which contains the value of cultural preservation, religious values, the value of character education, and leadership values that are integrated in elements of movement, accompaniment, costumes, and masks. The conclusion of the value of local wisdom contained in the performing art of the Tumenggung Cirebon Mask can be used as a source of PPKn learning in schools using an ethnopedagogical approach.