Puppet (2) - Wayang Klitik - Wood, Leather - 1920-1930

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Pair of antique Wayang Klitik shadow puppets (Krucil Gepeng) from Java, Indonesia, circa 1920, made of wood and leather, in good condition with faded polychrome colours, dimensions 56 × 23 cm and 44 × 12 cm, sold without a stand.

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Pair of Antique Wayang Klitik Shadow Puppets (Krucil Gepeng)

Java, Indonesia, c. 1920

In wonderful polychrome colours that have naturally faded over time, consistent with their age and use, they are in good condition for their age.

Please refer to the photos for a detailed impression of condition and surface wear.

Dimensions:
56 × 23 cm
44 × 12 cm

Provenance:
Purchased from a private collector who acquired them years ago from the collection of the now-closed Museum Nusantara in Delft, the Netherlands.

Will be carefully packed and shipped insured.

Pair of Antique Wayang Klitik Shadow Puppets (Krucil Gepeng)

Java, Indonesia, c. 1920

In wonderful polychrome colours that have naturally faded over time, consistent with their age and use, they are in good condition for their age.

Please refer to the photos for a detailed impression of condition and surface wear.

Dimensions:
56 × 23 cm
44 × 12 cm

Provenance:
Purchased from a private collector who acquired them years ago from the collection of the now-closed Museum Nusantara in Delft, the Netherlands.

Will be carefully packed and shipped insured.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Manufacturer/ Brand
Wayang Klitik
No. of items
2
Country of Origin
Indonesia
Material
Leather, Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
56 cm
Width
23 cm
Depth
3 cm
Estimated Period
1920-1930
The NetherlandsVerified
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Objects sold
100%
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