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Antique Thai Shadow Puppet, Buffalo Hide, Nang Yai
Located in New York, NY
Antique Thai Shadow Puppet. Puppet is hand carved and constructed of buffalo hide. Overall measures
Category

20th Century More Art

Materials

Animal Skin

Indonesian 'Wayang Kulit" Shadow Puppet, Java, Indonesia, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This flat shadow puppet was crafted on the island of Java by a puppet artist using buffalo hide and
Category

Early 20th Century Indonesian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Leather, Wood

Indonesian 'Wayang Kulit" Shadow Puppet, Java, Indonesia, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This flat shadow puppet was crafted on the island of Java by a puppet artist using buffalo hide and
Category

Early 20th Century Indonesian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Leather, Wood

Indonesian 'Wayang Kulit" Shadow Puppet, Java, Indonesia, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This flat shadow puppet depicts a mythical bird. It was crafted on the island of Java by a puppet
Category

Early 20th Century Indonesian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Leather, Wood

"Indonesian Shadow Puppet Wayang Purwa, " Leather created in Indonesia
Located in Milwaukee, WI
This flat shadow puppet was created by an unknown Indonesian artist using water buffalo hide. This
Category

19th Century Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Leather, Animal Skin

"Indonesian Shadow Puppet Wayang Purwa, " Leather created in Indonesian
Located in Milwaukee, WI
This flat shadow puppet was created by an unknown Indonesian artist using water buffalo hide. This
Category

19th Century Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Leather, Animal Skin

Indonesian 'Wayang Kulit" Shadow Puppet, Java, Indonesia, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This flat shadow puppet was crafted on the island of Java by a puppet artist using buffalo hide and
Category

Early 20th Century Indonesian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Leather, Wood

Indonesian 'Wayang Kulit" Shadow Puppet, Java, Indonesia, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This flat shadow puppet was crafted on the island of Java by a puppet artist using buffalo hide and
Category

Early 20th Century Indonesian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Leather, Wood

Indonesian 'Wayang Kulit" Shadow Puppet, Java, Indonesia, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This flat shadow puppet was crafted on the island of Java by a puppet artist using buffalo hide and
Category

Early 20th Century Indonesian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Leather, Wood

Indonesian 'Wayang Kulit" Shadow Puppet, Java, Indonesia, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This flat shadow puppet was crafted on the island of Java by a puppet artist using buffalo hide and
Category

Early 20th Century Indonesian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Leather, Wood

Decorative Indonesian Shadow Puppet on Finely Carved Horn Rods, 19th Century
Located in Faversham, GB
Decorative Indonesian shadow puppet from the island of Java. A rare survivor with intricately
Category

Antique 19th Century Indonesian Anglo-Indian Candelabras

Materials

Leather

"Shadow Puppet (flat) Wayang Klitik, " Leather & Wood created in Indonesia
Located in Milwaukee, WI
This flat shadow puppet was created by an unknown Indonesian artist. This shadow puppet, 26" high
Category

19th Century Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Leather

"Indonesian Shadow Puppet" Leather created in Indonesian during the 19th Century
Located in Milwaukee, WI
This flat shadow puppet was created by an unknown Indonesian artist. This shadow puppet, 19" high
Category

19th Century Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Leather

"Indonesian Shadow Puppet, " Wood and Leather created in Indonesia c. 1800s
Located in Milwaukee, WI
This flat shadow puppet was created by an unknown Indonesian artist. This shadow puppet, 32" high
Category

19th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Leather

"Shadow Puppet Wayang Purwa, " Leather created in Indonesian in the 19th Century
Located in Milwaukee, WI
This flat shadow puppet was created by an unknown Indonesian artist using water buffalo hide. This
Category

19th Century Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Leather, Animal Skin

"Shadow Puppet Wayang Purwa, " Leather created in Indonesia in the 19th Century
Located in Milwaukee, WI
This flat shadow puppet was created by an unknown Indonesian artist using water buffalo hide. This
Category

19th Century Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Leather, Animal Skin

"Shadow Puppet Wayang Purwa, " Leather created in Indonesia in the 19th century
Located in Milwaukee, WI
This flat shadow puppet was created by an unknown Indonesian artist using water buffalo hide. This
Category

19th Century Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Leather, Animal Skin

Indonesian 'Wayang Golek" Shadow Puppet, Java, Indonesia, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This “Wayang Golek” is a visibly old shadow puppet carved using soft wood and cloth. It features an
Category

Early 20th Century Indonesian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Indonesian 'Wayang Golek" Shadow Puppet, Java, Indonesia, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This “Wayang Golek” is a visibly old shadow puppet carved using soft wood and cloth. It features an
Category

Early 20th Century Indonesian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Fabric, Wood

"Flat Wooden Shadow Puppet, " Wood & Leather created in Indonesia in the 19th C
Located in Milwaukee, WI
This flat shadow puppet was created by an unknown Indonesian artist. This shadow puppet, 20" high
Category

19th Century Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Leather

Japanese Oshie Pressed Textile Samurai Framed Showa Shadow Puppet Doll
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful, handcrafted work of a regal Japanese samurai/warrior doll shadow puppet. Oshie
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Textile, Linen, Acrylic, Wood, Paper

Japanese Asian Oshie Pressed Textile Old Monk Framed Shadow Puppet Doll
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful, handcrafted work of a Japanese monk/ old man doll shadow puppet who appears to be
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Textile, Linen, Acrylic, Wood

Puppet (flat), round eyes, pink face Wayang Klitik, 19th C
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Indonesian shadow puppet/Wayang kulit, 19th century Wayang kulit, or Indonesian shadow puppets are
Category

19th Century Mixed Media

Materials

Leather, Wood

"Flat Wooden Puppet (Woman with Comb & White Face) Wayang Klitik, " Leather
Located in Milwaukee, WI
This flat shadow puppet was created by an unknown Indonesian artist. This shadow puppet, 25" high
Category

Early 20th Century Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Leather

"Indonesian Golek Puppet (Male), " Handmade Carved, Painted Wood & Fabric c. 1900
Located in Milwaukee, WI
This flat shadow puppet was created by an unknown Indonesian artist. This shadow puppet, 25" high
Category

Early 20th Century Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Textile

"Flat Wooden Puppet (male), " Wood & Leather created in Indonesian in the 19th C
Located in Milwaukee, WI
This flat shadow puppet was created by an unknown Indonesian artist. This shadow puppet, 16" high
Category

19th Century Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Leather

Wayang Puppet Wood Carving Set, Java, Indonesia, Mid-20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
. "Wayang" is a type of shadow puppet show originating from the island of Java, Indonesia. These puppets
Category

Mid-20th Century Javanese Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Paint

Early 20th Century Chinese Opera Hand Puppet
Located in Atlanta, GA
in China including rod puppets, glove puppets, shadow puppets and string puppets. The glove
Category

Early 20th Century Asian Toys and Dolls

Materials

Wood

Delftsche Slaolie
By Jan Toorop
Located in Chicago, IL
unique style is a symbolic and mystic mixture of the Japanese shadow puppet influence and frenzied Art
Category

1890s Art Nouveau Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Original Poster, Thorn Prikker, Dutch Indonesian Art Exhibition, Germany, 1906
By Jan Thorn Prikker
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Original Poster-Thorn Prikker-Niederl-Ndisch-Indische Kunstaus-Krefeld, 1906 Indonesian shadow
Category

20th Century Art Nouveau Posters

Materials

Paper

Signed Wayang Kulit Painting from Indonesia on Rich Palette
Located in Lomita, CA
pair of shadow puppets include a man standing and a woman in a seated position. The subject is a
Category

Mid-20th Century Indonesian Folk Art Paintings

Materials

Silk, Bamboo

Green and Gold Rooster painting, contemporary painting custom golden box frame
By Apostolos Chantzaras
Located in Dallas, TX
technique. His extraordinary means of expression reveal influences from the shadow puppet show, combining
Category

2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil, Mixed Media

Democritus, The Wise Guys, Owl #3 series, Pop contemporary blue bird painting
By Apostolos Chantzaras
Located in Dallas, TX
influences from the shadow puppet show, combining a rich legacy of symbols related to Greece and that part of
Category

2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic, Archival Paper

"I Said to the Universe...", Handcut Archival Paper Diorama, Watercolor, Stars
Located in Philadelphia, PA
aspires to be in space some day. He fell in love with paper cutting art after seeing Balinese shadow
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

LED Light, Watercolor, Archival Paper

Indonesian Contemporary Art by Kusbudiyanto - Harmony to Better Life
By Kusbudiyanto
Located in Paris, IDF
shadow puppet performances. These works were purchased by Mr. Seno Samudro who is the head of the
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Antique Japanese Silk Brocade Oshie Art Geisha Puppet Dolls in Shadow Box Frame
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A unique set of 4 antique Japanese silk brocade "Oshie" art Showa puppet dolls. Elegantly displayed
Category

20th Century Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Fabric

Psychi 2, Happy & contemporary colorful butterfly painting on paper, orange
By Apostolos Chantzaras
Located in Dallas, TX
technique. His extraordinary means of expression reveal influences from the shadow puppet show, combining
Category

2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Archival Paper, Mixed Media, Oil

Tina Turner
By Jack Robinson
Located in Memphis, TN
A colorized version of this image was featured on The Last Shadow Puppets' album "Everything You've
Category

1960s Black and White Photography

Materials

Photographic Film, Photographic Paper

Rider and the Pink Dragon, Pop art contemporary style, bold painting with horse
By Apostolos Chantzaras
Located in Dallas, TX
influences from the shadow puppet show, combining a rich legacy of symbols related to Greece and that part of
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic, Archival Paper

Saint George and Dragon, Gold Asian inspired mixed media and gold leaf on paper
By Apostolos Chantzaras
Located in Dallas, TX
expression reveal influences from the shadow puppet show, combining a rich legacy of symbols related to
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Prints

Materials

Gold Leaf

Indonesian Contemporary Art by Kusbudiyanto - Beauty Kids
By Kusbudiyanto
Located in Paris, IDF
to paint with many themes such as the tradition of Satu Suro, Keris and other themes such as shadow
Category

2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Ambrosia, Owl #9 “The Wise Guys” series, Pop contemporary blue bird painting
By Apostolos Chantzaras
Located in Dallas, TX
means of expression reveal influences from the shadow puppet show, combining a rich legacy of symbols
Category

2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media, Oil, Archival Paper, Acrylic

Maritime Dream Ancient Greek inspired painting on paper, hand finished gold leaf
By Apostolos Chantzaras
Located in Dallas, TX
means of expression reveal influences from the shadow puppet show, combining a rich legacy of symbols
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Prints

Materials

Gold Leaf

"Bouquet", Pop art colorful still life flower painting, orange background framed
By Apostolos Chantzaras
Located in Dallas, TX
influences from the shadow puppet show, combining a rich legacy of symbols related to Greece and that part of
Category

2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic, Archival Paper

Dorieus, Life size Boxer Painting, Pop graphic, painting on paper, walnut frame
By Apostolos Chantzaras
Located in Dallas, TX
shadow puppet show, combining a rich legacy of symbols related to Greece and that part of the world - The
Category

2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Acrylic, Paper

Theogene, Life size Boxer Painting, Pop expressive, oil on paper, walnut frame
By Apostolos Chantzaras
Located in Dallas, TX
influences from the shadow puppet show, combining a rich legacy of symbols related to Greece and that part of
Category

2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Archival Paper, Oil

"Social Butterfly", Pop art style colorful flowers, pink background, white frame
By Apostolos Chantzaras
Located in Dallas, TX
means of expression reveal influences from the shadow puppet show, combining a rich legacy of symbols
Category

2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic, Archival Paper

Indonesian Contemporary Art by Kusbudiyanto - Jagawana, Forest Ranger
By Kusbudiyanto
Located in Paris, IDF
of Satu Suro, Keris and other themes such as shadow puppet performances. These works were purchased
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Monumental French Color Print by Henri Riviere Late 19th or Early 20th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
was a French artist best known for his delicate illustrations of Breton landscapes and shadow puppet
Category

Early 20th Century French Prints

Materials

Plexiglass, Wood, Paper

Monumental French Color Print by Henri Riviere Late 19th or Early 20th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
and shadow puppet theater at the Chat Noir Cabaret in Paris. Both art forms showcased Rivère’s
Category

Early 20th Century French Prints

Materials

Plexiglass, Wood, Paper

THE PUPPET SHOW ..Roy Petley contemporary British
By Roy Petley
Located in Pollenca, Illes Baleares
and shadows. As he moves from his natural medium of oil to watercolour or pastel to sanguine, there
Category

20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Indonesian Contemporary Art by Kusbudiyanto - Cultural Heritage
By Kusbudiyanto
Located in Paris, IDF
with many themes such as the tradition of Satu Suro, Keris and other themes such as shadow puppet
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Large Vintage Balinese Painting on Silk from Ubud Bali 1960's
Located in North Hollywood, CA
. The Kamasan paintings feature two-dimensional compositions with imagery derived from the Wayang shadow
Category

Mid-20th Century Balinese Folk Art Paintings

Materials

Silk

Vintage Large Balinese Painting on Silk from Ubud Bali
Located in North Hollywood, CA
. The Kamasan paintings feature two-dimensional compositions with imagery derived from the Wayang shadow
Category

Mid-20th Century Balinese Folk Art Paintings

Materials

Silk

Artist's Palette - unique mixed media work (from the Estate of Met Museum EVP)
By Jane Hammond
Located in New York, NY
floated in a shadow box frame with a die-cut window on the back to reveal the artist's signatures Hand
Category

Early 2000s American Impressionist Mixed Media

Materials

Plastic, Sailcloth, Chalk, Fabric, Wood, Oil, Mixed Media, Paper

Dominique PERY, Marianne, Oil on canvas 1987
Located in Saint Amans des cots, FR
-2008 Love is unique - 2008 Puppets in festival - 2009 Multiple shadows - 2009 Naked story - 2010-2011
Category

1980s Neo-Expressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Sunshine
By Yuri Andreevich Kovalenko
Located in San Francisco, CA
. Degree work – sketches of puppets, scenery and costumes to the formulation for the puppet theater "the
Category

Late 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Sunshine
Sunshine
H 27.5 in W 43.5 in D 1.15 in
Le Cénacle by Victor Mignot, Art Nouveau Commedia dell'Arte lithograph, 1897
By Victor Mignot
Located in Chicago, IL
, Columbine, and Harlequin at the shadow play theater Le Cénacle. In a manner reminiscent of Georges de Feure
Category

1890s Art Nouveau Prints and Multiples

Materials

Lithograph

Landscape
By Marcel Emile Cailliet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
and ominous shadows. The stark lighting, upward thrust of the ranch structures and the bare tree to
Category

1940s American Modern Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

German Surrealist Hans Bellmer Etching Engraving Print Cecile Reims Surrealism
By Hans Bellmer
Located in Surfside, FL
puppet doll project is also said to have been catalysed by a series of events in his personal life
Category

20th Century Abstract Prints

Materials

Etching

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Shadow Puppets For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, there are several options of shadow puppets available for sale. Today, if you’re looking for editions of these works and are unable to find the perfect match for your home, our selection also includes. These items have been made for many years, with versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Shadow puppets available on 1stDibs span a range of colors that includes brown, black and more. There have been many well-done artworks of this subject over the years, but those made by Kusbudiyanto are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Each of these unique pieces was handmade with extraordinary care, with artists most often working in animal skin, leather and wood.

How Much are Shadow Puppets?

Shadow puppets can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price for items in our inventory is $1,600, while the lowest priced sells for $695 and the highest can go for as much as $3,600.
Questions About Shadow Puppets
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    It is believed that shadow puppetry originated in China during the Han Dynasty, which is more than two thousand years ago. Shadow plays feature transparent shapes or puppets that are worked against a screen and lit from behind. Their colors and details are seen by the audience, so they aren’t just a shadow but a much more dynamic representation. Shop a collection of Chinese puppets from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.