Antique Wayang Golek Puppets
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 Antique Wayang Golek Puppets
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$436 Sale Price
20% Off
H 15.75 in W 3.94 in D 3.94 in
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 Antique Wayang Golek Puppets
Materials
Wood, Fabric
$516 Sale Price
20% Off
H 23.63 in W 4.73 in D 4.73 in
"Indonesian Golek Puppet (Female), " Handmade Carved, Painted Wood & Fabric
Located in Milwaukee, WI
This Golek puppet was made by an unknown Indonesian artist using wood and cloth. It is
Category
Early 20th Century Folk Art Antique Wayang Golek Puppets
Materials
Textile, Wood
$2,450
H 26 in W 5.5 in
Antique Javanese Prints – Gamelan Instruments & Wayang Puppets – c.1860
Located in Langweer, NL
Wayang Golek (three-dimensional wooden puppets) are shown alongside brightly painted theatrical masks
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Mid-19th Century Dutch Antique Wayang Golek Puppets
Materials
Paper
$382 / set
H 9.81 in W 6.46 in D 0.01 in
"Indonesian Golek Puppet (Male), " Handmade with Carved Painted Wood & Fabric
Located in Milwaukee, WI
This Golek puppet was made by an unknown Indonesian artist using wood and cloth. It is
Category
Early 20th Century Folk Art Antique Wayang Golek Puppets
Materials
Textile, Wood
"Golek Puppet (Female), " Wood & Cloth created by Indonesia circa 1900
Located in Milwaukee, WI
This Golek Puppet was created by an unknown Indonesian artist using wood and cloth. It is
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Wayang Golek Puppets
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$2,400
H 24.5 in W 5 in
"Golek Puppet (Male), " Wood & Cloth created by Indonesia circa 1900
Located in Milwaukee, WI
This Golek puppet was made by an unknown Indonesian artist using wood and cloth. It is
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Wayang Golek Puppets
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$2,400
H 26 in W 5 in
"Golek Puppet (Male), " Wood & Cloth created in Indonesia circa 1900
Located in Milwaukee, WI
This Golek Puppet was created by an unknown Indonesian artist using wood and cloth. It is
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Wayang Golek Puppets
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$2,400
H 22 in W 7.5 in
"Indonesian Golek Puppet (Male), " Handmade Carved, Painted Wood & Fabric c. 1900
Located in Milwaukee, WI
This Golek puppet was made by an unknown Indonesian artist using wood and cloth. It is
Category
Early 20th Century Folk Art Antique Wayang Golek Puppets
Materials
Textile, Wood
"Indonesian Golek Puppet (Male), " Handmade Carved, Painted Wood & Fabric c. 1900
Located in Milwaukee, WI
This Golek puppet was made by an unknown Indonesian artist using wood and cloth. It is
Category
Early 20th Century Folk Art Antique Wayang Golek Puppets
Materials
Textile, Wood
"Indonesian Golek Puppet (Male), " Handmade Carved, Painted Wood & Fabric c. 1900
Located in Milwaukee, WI
This Golek puppet was made by an unknown Indonesian artist using wood and cloth. It is
Category
Early 20th Century Folk Art Antique Wayang Golek Puppets
Materials
Textile, Wood
"Indonesian Golek Puppet (Male), " Handmade Carved, Painted Wood & Fabric c. 1900
Located in Milwaukee, WI
This Golek puppet was made by an unknown Indonesian artist using wood and cloth. It is
Category
Early 20th Century Folk Art Antique Wayang Golek Puppets
Materials
Textile, Wood
"Indonesian Golek Puppet (Male), " Handmade Carved, Painted Wood & Fabric c. 1900
Located in Milwaukee, WI
This Golek puppet was made by an unknown Indonesian artist using wood and cloth. It is
Category
Early 20th Century Folk Art Antique Wayang Golek Puppets
Materials
Textile, Wood
"Indonesian Golek Puppet (Male), " Handmade Carved, Painted Wood & Fabric c. 1900
Located in Milwaukee, WI
This Golek puppet was made by an unknown Indonesian artist using wood and cloth. It is
Category
Early 20th Century Folk Art Antique Wayang Golek Puppets
Materials
Textile, Wood
"Indonesian Golek Puppet (Male), " Handmade Carved, Painted Wood & Fabric c. 1900
Located in Milwaukee, WI
This Golek puppet was made by an unknown Indonesian artist using wood and cloth. It is
Category
Early 20th Century Folk Art Antique Wayang Golek Puppets
Materials
Textile, Wood
"Indonesian Golek Puppet (Male), " Handmade Carved, Painted Wood & Fabric c. 1900
Located in Milwaukee, WI
This Golek puppet was made by an unknown Indonesian artist using wood and cloth. It is
Category
Early 20th Century Folk Art Antique Wayang Golek Puppets
Materials
Textile, Wood
"Indonesian Golek Puppet (Male), " Handmade Carved, Painted Wood & Fabric c. 1900
Located in Milwaukee, WI
This Golek puppet was made by an unknown Indonesian artist using wood and cloth. It is
Category
Early 20th Century Folk Art Antique Wayang Golek Puppets
Materials
Textile, Wood
"Indonesian Golek Puppet (Male), " Handmade with Carved, Painted Wood and Fabric
Located in Milwaukee, WI
This Golek puppet was made by an unknown Indonesian artist using wood and cloth. It is
Category
Early 20th Century Folk Art Antique Wayang Golek Puppets
Materials
Textile, Wood
"Indonesian Golek Puppet (Male), " Handmade with Carved, Painted Wood and Fabric
Located in Milwaukee, WI
This Golek puppet was made by an unknown Indonesian artist using wood and cloth. It is
Category
Early 20th Century Folk Art Antique Wayang Golek Puppets
Materials
Textile, Wood
$2,450
H 28.5 in W 5.5 in
"Indonesian Golek Puppet (Male), " Handmade with Carved, Painted Wood and Fabric
Located in Milwaukee, WI
This Golek puppet was made by an unknown Indonesian artist using wood and cloth. It is
Category
Early 20th Century Folk Art Antique Wayang Golek Puppets
Materials
Textile, Wood
"Golek Puppet (Male), " Handmade with Carved Painted Wood & Fabric from Indonesia
Located in Milwaukee, WI
This Golek puppet was made by an unknown Indonesian artist using wood and cloth. It is
Category
Early 20th Century Folk Art Antique Wayang Golek Puppets
Materials
Textile, Wood
"Indonesian Golek Puppet (Male), " Handmade with Carved, Painted Wood and Fabric
Located in Milwaukee, WI
This Golek puppet was made by an unknown Indonesian artist using wood and cloth. It is
Category
Early 20th Century Folk Art Antique Wayang Golek Puppets
Materials
Textile, Wood
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"Indonesian Golek Puppet (Female), " Handmade Carved, Painted Wood & Fabric
Located in Milwaukee, WI
This Golek puppet was made by an unknown Indonesian artist using wood and cloth. It is
Category
Early 20th Century Folk Art Antique Wayang Golek Puppets
Materials
Textile, Wood
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Antique Wayang Golek Puppets For Sale on 1stDibs
On 1stDibs, there are several options of antique wayang golek puppets available for sale. These items have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Adding a colorful piece of art to a room that is mostly decorated in warm neutral tones can yield a welcome change — see the antique wayang golek puppets on 1stDibs that include elements of brown and more. The range of these distinct pieces — often created in fabric, wood and textile — can elevate any room of your home.
How Much are Antique Wayang Golek Puppets?
Prices for pieces in our collection of antique wayang golek puppets start at $545 and top out at $2,450 with the average selling for $2,450.
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