Wayang Golek
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
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
H 15.75 in W 3.94 in D 3.94 in
"Indonesian Golek Puppet (Female), " Handmade Carved, Painted Wood & Fabric
Located in Milwaukee, WI
approximately 26" tall.
Traditional Wayang Golek plays can be compared to European and North America: most
Category
Early 20th Century Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Textile, Wood
"Indonesian Golek Puppet (Female), " Handmade Carved, Painted Wood & Fabric
Located in Milwaukee, WI
approximately 24" tall.
Traditional Wayang Golek plays can be compared to European and North America: most
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
approximately 26" tall.
Traditional Wayang Golek plays can be compared to European and North America: most
Category
Early 20th Century Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Textile, Wood
"Golek Puppet (Female), " Wood & Cloth created by Indonesia circa 1900
Located in Milwaukee, WI
approximately 24 1/2" tall.
Traditional Wayang Golek plays can be compared to European and North America: most
Category
Early 20th Century Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Fabric, Wood
"Golek Puppet (Male), " Wood & Cloth created by Indonesia circa 1900
Located in Milwaukee, WI
approximately 26" tall.
Traditional Wayang Golek plays can be compared to European and North America: most
Category
Early 20th Century Sculptures
Materials
Fabric, Wood
"Golek Puppet (Male), " Wood & Cloth created in Indonesia circa 1900
Located in Milwaukee, WI
approximately 22" tall.
Traditional Wayang Golek plays can be compared to European and North America: most
Category
Early 20th Century Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Fabric, Wood
"Indonesian Golek Puppet (Male), " Handmade Carved, Painted Wood & Fabric c. 1900
Located in Milwaukee, WI
approximately 24" tall.
Traditional Wayang Golek plays can be compared to European and North America: most
Category
Early 20th Century Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Textile, Wood
"Indonesian Golek Puppet (Male), " Handmade Carved, Painted Wood & Fabric c. 1900
Located in Milwaukee, WI
approximately 23" tall.
Traditional Wayang Golek plays can be compared to European and North America: most
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
approximately 24" tall.
Traditional Wayang Golek plays can be compared to European and North America: most
Category
Early 20th Century Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Textile, Wood
"Indonesian Golek Puppet (Male), " Handmade Carved, Painted Wood & Fabric c. 1900
Located in Milwaukee, WI
approximately 29" tall.
Traditional Wayang Golek plays can be compared to European and North America: most
Category
Early 20th Century Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Textile, Wood
"Indonesian Golek Puppet (Male), " Handmade Carved, Painted Wood & Fabric c. 1900
Located in Milwaukee, WI
approximately 26" tall.
Traditional Wayang Golek plays can be compared to European and North America: most
Category
Early 20th Century Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Textile, Wood
"Indonesian Golek Puppet (Male), " Handmade Carved, Painted Wood & Fabric c. 1900
Located in Milwaukee, WI
approximately 27" tall.
Traditional Wayang Golek plays can be compared to European and North America: most
Category
Early 20th Century Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Textile, Wood
"Indonesian Golek Puppet (Male), " Handmade Carved, Painted Wood & Fabric c. 1900
Located in Milwaukee, WI
approximately 24" tall.
Traditional Wayang Golek plays can be compared to European and North America: most
Category
Early 20th Century Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Textile, Wood
"Indonesian Golek Puppet (Male), " Handmade Carved, Painted Wood & Fabric c. 1900
Located in Milwaukee, WI
approximately 28" tall.
Traditional Wayang Golek plays can be compared to European and North America: most
Category
Early 20th Century Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Textile, Wood
"Indonesian Golek Puppet (Male), " Handmade Carved, Painted Wood & Fabric c. 1900
Located in Milwaukee, WI
approximately 20" tall.
Traditional Wayang Golek plays can be compared to European and North America: most
Category
Early 20th Century Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Textile, Wood
"Indonesian Golek Puppet (Male), " Handmade with Carved, Painted Wood and Fabric
Located in Milwaukee, WI
approximately 23" tall.
Traditional Wayang Golek plays can be compared to European and North America: most
Category
Early 20th Century Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Textile, Wood
"Golek Puppet (Male), " Handmade with Carved Painted Wood & Fabric from Indonesia
Located in Milwaukee, WI
approximately 27" tall.
Traditional Wayang Golek plays can be compared to European and North America: most
Category
Early 20th Century Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Textile, Wood
"Indonesian Golek Puppet (Male), " Handmade with Carved, Painted Wood and Fabric
Located in Milwaukee, WI
approximately 28" tall.
Traditional Wayang Golek plays can be compared to European and North America: most
Category
Early 20th Century Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Textile, Wood
"Indonesian Golek Puppet (Male), " Handmade with Carved, Painted Wood and Fabric
Located in Milwaukee, WI
approximately 28 1/2" tall.
Traditional Wayang Golek plays can be compared to European and North America: most
Category
Early 20th Century Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Textile, Wood
"Indonesian Golek Puppet (Male), " Handmade with Carved, Painted Wood and Fabric
Located in Milwaukee, WI
approximately 24" tall.
Traditional Wayang Golek plays can be compared to European and North America: most
Category
Early 20th Century Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Textile, Wood
"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
Textile, Wood
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