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Indonesian 'Wayang Golek" Shadow Puppet, Java, Indonesia, Early 20th Century

$516
$64520% Off
£396.94
£496.1820% Off
€460.74
€575.9220% Off
CA$727.68
CA$909.6020% Off
A$815.13
A$1,018.9120% Off
CHF 428.13
CHF 535.1720% Off
MX$9,911.69
MX$12,389.6120% Off
NOK 5,421.58
NOK 6,776.9820% Off
SEK 5,146.54
SEK 6,433.1720% Off
DKK 3,438.65
DKK 4,298.3220% Off

About the Item

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. Puppets such as these are used in shadow theatre to tell dramatic stories exclusively on the Island of Java. Wayang Golek performances take place on special events: weddings, religious ceremonies or cultural days. Most performances revolve around Kings, Queens, Princes and Princesses who fight against evil, mystical, beings to (usually) end happily. The Wayang Golek is one of the oldest and most refined forms of Indonesian puppetry.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 23.63 in (60 cm)Width: 4.73 in (12 cm)Depth: 4.73 in (12 cm)
  • Style:
    Tribal (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Early 20th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading. some fading of the original colour, marks and chips on the wood.
  • Seller Location:
    Jimbaran, ID
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5881227094702

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