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Wayang Golek Puppet

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

"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 Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Textile

"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 Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Textile

"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 Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Textile

"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 Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Fabric

"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 Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Fabric

"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 Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Fabric

"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 Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Textile

"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 Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Textile

"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 Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Textile

"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 Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Textile

"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 Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Textile

"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 Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Textile

"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 Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Textile

"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 Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Textile

"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 Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Textile

"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 Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Textile

"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 Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Textile

"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 Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Textile

"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 Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Textile

"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 Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Textile

"Indonesian Golek Puppet (Male), " Handmade Carved, Painted Wood & Fabric c. 1900
Located in Milwaukee, WI
with movable arms, was used in Indonesian Wayang Klitik puppet shows. Wayang (Krama Javanese: Ringgit
Category

Early 20th Century Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Textile

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How Much is a Wayang Golek Puppet?

A wayang golek puppet can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price for items in our inventory is $2,450, while the lowest priced sells for $545 and the highest can go for as much as $2,450.

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