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Indonesian Wood Puppets

"Indonesian Shadow Puppet, " Wood and Leather created in Indonesia c. 1800s
"Indonesian Shadow Puppet, " Wood and Leather created in Indonesia c. 1800s

"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 and 9" wide with movable, was used in Indonesian Wayang puppet shows. Wayang (Kram...

Category

19th Century Figurative Sculptures

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 mounted on bamboo sticks. It was used in Wayang puppet shows, a type of shadow pup...

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 mounted on bamboo sticks. It was used in Wayang puppet shows, a type of shadow pup...

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 mounted on bamboo sticks. It features movable arms, controlled by outer bamboo rod...

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 mounted on bamboo sticks. It features movable arms, controlled by outer bamboo rod...

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 mounted on bamboo sticks. It features movable arms, controlled by outer bamboo rod...

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 mounted on bamboo sticks. It features movable arms, controlled by outer bamboo rod...

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

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

This “Wayang Golek” is a visibly old shadow puppet carved using soft wood and cloth. It features an articulated head and arms connected to rods, the dresses are made with batik fabric.

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

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

This “Wayang Golek” is a visibly old shadow puppet carved using soft wood and cloth. It features an articulated head and arms connected to rods, the dresses are made with batik fabric.

Category

Early 20th Century Indonesian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Fabric, Wood

"Shadow Puppet (flat) Wayang Klitik, " Leather & Wood created in Indonesia
"Shadow Puppet (flat) Wayang Klitik, " Leather & Wood created in Indonesia

"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 with movable arms, was used in Indonesian Wayang Klitik puppet shows. Wayang (Kram...

Category

19th Century Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Leather, Wood

Wayang Puppet Wood Carving Set, Java, Indonesia, Mid-20th Century
Wayang Puppet Wood Carving Set, Java, Indonesia, Mid-20th Century

Wayang Puppet Wood Carving Set, Java, Indonesia, Mid-20th Century

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

This wood carving set depicts mythical characters that are popular amid "Wayang" puppet shows.

Category

Mid-20th Century Javanese Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Paint

"Indonesian Golek Puppet (Male), " Handmade Carved, Painted Wood & Fabric c. 1900
"Indonesian Golek Puppet (Male), " Handmade Carved, Painted Wood & Fabric c. 1900

"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 with movable arms, was used in Indonesian Wayang Klitik puppet shows. Wayang (Kram...

Category

Early 20th Century Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Textile, Wood

"Flat Wooden Puppet (male), " Wood & Leather created in Indonesian in the 19th C
"Flat Wooden Puppet (male), " Wood & Leather created in Indonesian in the 19th C

"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 and 5" wide with movable, was used in Indonesian Wayang puppet shows. Wayang (Kram...

Category

19th Century Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Leather, Wood

"Flat Wooden Shadow Puppet, " Wood & Leather created in Indonesia in the 19th C
"Flat Wooden Shadow Puppet, " Wood & Leather created in Indonesia in the 19th C

"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 and 8" wide with movable, was used in Indonesian Wayang puppet shows. Wayang (Kram...

Category

19th Century Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Leather, Wood

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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 depicts a mythical bird. It was crafted on the island of Java by a puppet artist using buffalo hide and mounted on bamboo sticks. It was used in Wayang puppet...

Category

Early 20th Century Indonesian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Leather, Wood

Group of  Indonesian Puppets
Group of  Indonesian Puppets

Group of Indonesian Puppets

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Group of 7 1940's puppets from Indonesia with hand carved and painted heads and hands. Costumes are hand sewn on each puppet. Wonderful expression to each unique face. Some of the pi...

Category

Vintage 1940s Indonesian Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Paint

Pair of Early 20th Century Indonesian Puppets
Pair of Early 20th Century Indonesian Puppets

Pair of Early 20th Century Indonesian Puppets

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Although later versions of these pop up on the market, this pair of puppets is very early: probably early 20th century. This is noted because of both the wood construction underneat...

Category

Early 20th Century Indonesian Toys and Dolls

Materials

Wood, Fabric, String

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Indonesian Wood Puppets For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of indonesian wood puppets is available on 1stDibs. 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 20th Century. You can search the indonesian wood puppets that we have for sale on 1stDibs by color — popular works were created in bold and neutral palettes with elements of brown. The range of these distinct pieces — often created in wood, fabric and textile — can elevate any room of your home.

How Much are Indonesian Wood Puppets?

Prices for pieces in our collection of indonesian wood puppets start at $890 and top out at $3,600 with the average selling for $2,450.