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Indonesian Shadow Puppet

Decorative Indonesian Shadow Puppet on Finely Carved Horn Rods, 19th Century
Decorative Indonesian Shadow Puppet on Finely Carved Horn Rods, 19th Century

Decorative Indonesian Shadow Puppet on Finely Carved Horn Rods, 19th Century

$322Sale Price|20% Off

H 29.14 in W 12.21 in D 0.79 in

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

Puppet (flat), round eyes, pink face Wayang Klitik, 19th C
Puppet (flat), round eyes, pink face Wayang Klitik, 19th C

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

Original Poster, Thorn Prikker, Dutch Indonesian Art Exhibition, Germany, 1906
Original Poster, Thorn Prikker, Dutch Indonesian Art Exhibition, Germany, 1906

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

Indonesian 'Wayang Kulit" Shadow Puppet, Java, Indonesia, Early 20th Century
Indonesian 'Wayang Kulit" Shadow Puppet, Java, Indonesia, Early 20th Century

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
Indonesian 'Wayang Kulit" Shadow Puppet, Java, Indonesia, Early 20th Century

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
Indonesian 'Wayang Kulit" Shadow Puppet, Java, Indonesia, Early 20th Century

Indonesian 'Wayang Kulit" Shadow Puppet, Java, Indonesia, Early 20th Century

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

shadow puppet show originating from the island of Java, Indonesia. These puppets were used to tell

Category

Early 20th Century Indonesian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Leather, Wood

Indonesian 'Wayang Kulit" Shadow Puppet, Java, Indonesia, Early 20th Century
Indonesian 'Wayang Kulit" Shadow Puppet, Java, Indonesia, Early 20th Century

Indonesian 'Wayang Kulit" Shadow Puppet, Java, Indonesia, Early 20th Century

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

puppet shows, a type of shadow puppet show originating from the island of Java, Indonesia. These puppets

Category

Early 20th Century Indonesian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Leather, Wood

Indonesian 'Wayang Kulit" Shadow Puppet, Java, Indonesia, Early 20th Century
Indonesian 'Wayang Kulit" Shadow Puppet, Java, Indonesia, Early 20th Century

Indonesian 'Wayang Kulit" Shadow Puppet, Java, Indonesia, Early 20th Century

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

shadow puppet show originating from the island of Java, Indonesia. These puppets were used to tell

Category

Early 20th Century Indonesian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Leather, Wood

Indonesian 'Wayang Kulit" Shadow Puppet, Java, Indonesia, Early 20th Century
Indonesian 'Wayang Kulit" Shadow Puppet, Java, Indonesia, Early 20th Century

Indonesian 'Wayang Kulit" Shadow Puppet, Java, Indonesia, Early 20th Century

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

shadow puppet show originating from the island of Java, Indonesia. These puppets were used to tell

Category

Early 20th Century Indonesian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Leather, Wood

Indonesian 'Wayang Kulit" Shadow Puppet, Java, Indonesia, Early 20th Century
Indonesian 'Wayang Kulit" Shadow Puppet, Java, Indonesia, Early 20th Century

Indonesian 'Wayang Kulit" Shadow Puppet, Java, Indonesia, Early 20th Century

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

shadow puppet show originating from the island of Java, Indonesia. These puppets were used to tell

Category

Early 20th Century Indonesian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Leather, Wood

Indonesian 'Wayang Golek" Shadow Puppet, Java, Indonesia, Early 20th Century
Indonesian 'Wayang Golek" Shadow Puppet, Java, Indonesia, Early 20th Century

Indonesian 'Wayang Golek" Shadow Puppet, Java, Indonesia, Early 20th Century

$516Sale Price|20% Off

H 23.63 in W 4.73 in D 4.73 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 Tribal Art

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Indonesian 'Wayang Golek" Shadow Puppet, Java, Indonesia, Early 20th Century
Indonesian 'Wayang Golek" Shadow Puppet, Java, Indonesia, Early 20th Century

Indonesian 'Wayang Golek" Shadow Puppet, Java, Indonesia, Early 20th Century

$436Sale 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 Tribal Art

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Vintage Silver Djokja Wayang Bracelet
Vintage Silver Djokja Wayang Bracelet

Vintage Silver Djokja Wayang Bracelet

Located in Rotterdam, NL

traditional Indonesian shadow puppet figure. The engraving is finely done, capturing the intricate features

Category

Mid-20th Century Indonesian Artisan Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Silver

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Indonesian Shadow Puppet Wayang Purwa
Indonesian Shadow Puppet Wayang Purwa

Indonesian Shadow Puppet Wayang Purwa

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

Animal Skin, Leather

Original Antique Art Nouveau Poster For A Dutch East Indies Indonesia Exhibition

Original Antique Art Nouveau Poster For A Dutch East Indies Indonesia Exhibition

By Jan Thorn Prikker

Located in London, GB

, Johan Thorn Prikker (1868-1932), renowned for his Art Nouveau style. Image features Indonesian shadow

Category

Early 20th Century Dutch Art Nouveau Posters

An Indonesian Wayang Kulit Shadow Puppet of Gajah (Elephant)
An Indonesian Wayang Kulit Shadow Puppet of Gajah (Elephant)

An Indonesian Wayang Kulit Shadow Puppet of Gajah (Elephant)

Located in London, GB

An Indonesian Wayang Kulit Shadow Puppet of Gajah (Elephant), Java, Indonesia, South East Asia

Category

Early 20th Century Indonesian Animal Sculptures

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Indonesian Shadow Puppet For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate indonesian shadow puppet for your needs in our varied inventory. If you’re looking for a indonesian shadow puppet from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. When looking for the right indonesian shadow puppet for your space, you can search on 1stDibs by color — popular works were created in bold and neutral palettes with elements of brown and black. A indonesian shadow puppet from Kusbudiyanto and Johan Thorn Prikker — each of whom created distinctive versions of this kind of work — is worth considering. Artworks like these of any era or style can make for thoughtful decor in any space, but a selection from our variety of those made in animal skin, leather and wood can add an especially memorable touch.

How Much is a Indonesian Shadow Puppet?

The average selling price for a indonesian shadow puppet we offer is $1,600, while they’re typically $125 on the low end and $10,000 for the highest priced.
Questions About Indonesian Shadow Puppet
  • 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.