Wayang Kulit
Signed Wayang Kulit Painting from Indonesia on Rich Palette
Located in Lomita, CA
This is a "remarkable" Indonesian Wayang Kulit painting. The color pallette is fantastic on a deep
Category
Mid-20th Century Indonesian Folk Art Paintings
Materials
Silk, Bamboo
Indonesian 'Wayang Kulit" Shadow Puppet, Java, Indonesia, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
mounted on bamboo sticks. It was used in Wayang puppet shows, a type of shadow puppet show originating
Category
Early 20th Century Indonesian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 30.71 in W 16.54 in D 0.02 in
Indonesian 'Wayang Kulit" Shadow Puppet, Java, Indonesia, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
mounted on bamboo sticks. It was used in Wayang puppet shows, a type of shadow puppet show originating
Category
Early 20th Century Indonesian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 15.75 in W 9.06 in D 0.02 in
Indonesian 'Wayang Kulit" Shadow Puppet, Java, Indonesia, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
artist using buffalo hide and mounted on bamboo sticks. It was used in Wayang puppet shows, a type of
Category
Early 20th Century Indonesian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 18.51 in W 17.33 in D 0.02 in
Indonesian 'Wayang Kulit" Shadow Puppet, Java, Indonesia, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
mounted on bamboo sticks. It features movable arms, controlled by outer bamboo rods. It was used in Wayang
Category
Early 20th Century Indonesian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 15.75 in W 13.39 in D 0.02 in
Indonesian 'Wayang Kulit" Shadow Puppet, Java, Indonesia, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
lost one of its bamboo rods over the years due to age) It was used in Wayang puppet shows, a type of
Category
Early 20th Century Indonesian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 26.38 in W 13.78 in D 0.02 in
Indonesian 'Wayang Kulit" Shadow Puppet, Java, Indonesia, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
lost one of its bamboo rods over the years due to age) It was used in Wayang puppet shows, a type of
Category
Early 20th Century Indonesian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 18.51 in W 10.24 in D 0.02 in
Indonesian 'Wayang Kulit" Shadow Puppet, Java, Indonesia, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
lost one of its bamboo rods over the years due to age) It was used in Wayang puppet shows, a type of
Category
Early 20th Century Indonesian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 22.05 in W 11.82 in D 0.02 in
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
By Jan Thorn Prikker
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
puppets (wayang kulit) with stylized batik borders are represented. This poster is inspired by Batik
Category
20th Century Art Nouveau Posters
Materials
Paper
H 36.23 in W 28.75 in D 0.4 in
"Indonesian Shadow Puppet Wayang Purwa, " Leather created in Indonesia
Located in Milwaukee, WI
.
UNESCO designated wayang kulit, a shadow puppet theatre and the best known of the Indonesian wayang, as a
Category
19th Century Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Leather, Animal Skin
"Indonesian Shadow Puppet Wayang Purwa, " Leather created in Indonesian
Located in Milwaukee, WI
the screen.
UNESCO designated wayang kulit, a shadow puppet theatre and the best known of the
Category
19th Century Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Leather, Animal Skin
"Shadow Puppet (flat) Wayang Klitik, " Leather & Wood created in Indonesia
Located in Milwaukee, WI
designated wayang kulit, a shadow puppet theatre and the best known of the Indonesian wayang, as a
Category
19th Century Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Leather
"Shadow Puppet Wayang Purwa, " Leather created in Indonesia in the 19th Century
Located in Milwaukee, WI
.
UNESCO designated wayang kulit, a shadow puppet theatre and the best known of the Indonesian wayang, as a
Category
19th Century Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Leather, Animal Skin
"Shadow Puppet Wayang Purwa, " Leather created in Indonesia in the 19th century
Located in Milwaukee, WI
.
UNESCO designated wayang kulit, a shadow puppet theatre and the best known of the Indonesian wayang, as a
Category
19th Century Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Leather, Animal Skin
"Shadow Puppet Wayang Purwa, " Leather created in Indonesian in the 19th Century
Located in Milwaukee, WI
sides of the screen.
UNESCO designated wayang kulit, a shadow puppet theatre and the best known of the
Category
19th Century Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Leather, Animal Skin
"Flat Wooden Puppet (male), " Wood & Leather created in Indonesian in the 19th C
Located in Milwaukee, WI
designated wayang kulit, a shadow puppet theatre and the best known of the Indonesian wayang, as a
Category
19th Century Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Leather
"Flat Wooden Shadow Puppet, " Wood & Leather created in Indonesia in the 19th C
Located in Milwaukee, WI
designated wayang kulit, a shadow puppet theatre and the best known of the Indonesian wayang, as a
Category
19th Century Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Leather
"Indonesian Shadow Puppet" Leather created in Indonesian during the 19th Century
Located in Milwaukee, WI
leader; people watch the show from both sides of the screen.
UNESCO designated wayang kulit, a shadow
Category
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Leather
"Indonesian Shadow Puppet, " Wood and Leather created in Indonesia c. 1800s
Located in Milwaukee, WI
designated wayang kulit, a shadow puppet theatre and the best known of the Indonesian wayang, as a
Category
19th Century Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Leather
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Wayang Kulit For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic wayang kulit available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of animal skin, leather and wood, every wayang kulit was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the wayang kulit you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Each wayang kulit bearing Art Nouveau hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one wayang kulit that is appealing in its simplicity, but Johan Thorn Prikker produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Wayang Kulit?
Prices for a wayang kulit start at $320 and top out at $3,600 with the average selling for $1,600.
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