Skip to main content
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 10

Antique Javanese Teak Wood Panel Wayang Mythology c. 1920

$2,300
£1,736.75
€2,001.41
CA$3,246.28
A$3,578.95
CHF 1,872.39
MX$43,907.03
NOK 23,569.68
SEK 22,041.37
DKK 14,946.60

About the Item

This exquisite antique teak wood panel hails from the culturally rich island of Java, Indonesia, and features a meticulously hand-carved and hand-painted depiction of a Wayang scene — the traditional Javanese shadow puppet theatre that illustrates epic tales from Hindu mythology, such as the Ramayana and Mahabharata. Carved from solid teak wood, known for its durability and rich grain, the panel showcases a dramatic confrontation between mythical figures, including gods, warriors, and animal-like characters rendered in the distinctive stylized form of Wayang Kulit puppetry. The figures are adorned in traditional attire, with vibrant yet time-worn hues of red, green, gold, and white, embodying the spiritual and symbolic depth of Javanese storytelling. Dating back to the early 20th century, this piece was originally used either as architectural décor celebrating the island’s revered puppet theatre tradition. The intricate detailing and weathered patina enhance its antique charm, making it not only a visually captivating artwork
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 31.89 in (81 cm)Width: 75.99 in (193 cm)Depth: 0.6 in (1.5 cm)
  • Style:
    Folk Art (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1920
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Jimbaran, ID
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5881246506682

More From This Seller

View All
Bali Hindu Textile Framed 'Kamasan' Painting, Indonesia C. 1950
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This striking vintage Balinese Kamasan painting, rendered on handwoven cotton, beautifully captures the timeless elegance of classical Wayang-style st...
Category

Vintage 1950s Balinese Folk Art Paintings and Screens

Materials

Cotton, Paint

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 rods (however this puppet lost one of its bamboo rods over the years due to age) It was used in Wayang puppet...
Category

Early 20th Century Indonesian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Leather, Wood

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

Bali Hindu Textile Framed 'Kamasan' Painting, Indonesia C. 1920
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A mid-20th century 'Kamasan' cotton textile painting from Bali, Indonesia. The hand-painted image has great detail and depicts Balinese Hindu mythology. Key features of this image ar...
Category

Vintage 1950s Balinese Folk Art Paintings and Screens

Materials

Cotton, Paint

Bali Hindu Textile Framed 'Kamasan' Painting, Indonesia, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
An early 20th century 'Kamasan' cotton textile painting from Bali, Indonesia. The hand-painted image has great detail and depicts Balinese Hindu mythology. It has been framed with a ...
Category

Early 20th Century Balinese Folk Art Paintings and Screens

Materials

Cotton, Paint

Bali Hindu Textile Framed 'Kamasan' Painting, Indonesia C. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This Antique Balinese Kamasan painting, rendered on handwoven cotton, beautifully captures the timeless elegance of classical Wayang-style storytellin...
Category

Antique Early 1900s Balinese Folk Art Paintings and Screens

Materials

Cotton, Paint

You May Also Like

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 blue background with touches of beige, green and deep b...
Category

Mid-20th Century Indonesian Folk Art Paintings

Materials

Silk, Bamboo

19th Century, Mandalay, Antique Burmese Wood Carving Panel
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Burmese wood carving panel. Age: Burma, Mandalay Period, 19th Century Size: Length 56.8 C.M. / Width 44.7 C.M. / Thickness 3.2 C.M. Condition: Nice condi...
Category

Antique 19th Century Burmese Antiquities

Materials

Wood

19th Century, Mandalay, Antique Burmese Wood Carving Panel
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Burmese wood carving panel. Age: Burma, Mandalay Period, 19th Century Size: Length 57 cm / width 44.7 cm / thickness 3 cm. Condition: nice condition over...
Category

Antique 19th Century Burmese Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Ramayana Scene Wood Carving, Wall Hanging
Located in Pomona, CA
Wonderful hand carved wooden wall plaque with intricate detail of a scene from Ramayana. According to the Hindu epic Ramayana relates the story of the life of Rama, the seventh incar...
Category

Early 20th Century Indonesian Art Deco Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

18th century Burmese Carved Teak Panel – Scene from the Life of the Buddha
Located in Fukuoka, JP
This intricately carved teak panel depicts a scene from the life of the Buddha, likely part of a narrative sequence once adorning the interior of a Burmese temple. The composition fe...
Category

Antique 18th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Teak

18th century Burmese Carved Teak Panel – Scene from the Life of the Buddha
Located in Fukuoka, JP
This intricately carved teak panel depicts a scene from the life of the Buddha, likely part of a narrative sequence once adorning the interior of a Burmese temple. The composition fe...
Category

Antique 18th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Teak