Puppet (2) - Wayang Kulit - Leather - 1920-1930

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Pair of two antique Wayang Kulit shadow puppets from Indonesia, circa 1920–1930, handmade from buffalo or goat hide with movable arms and time‑faded colours, in good used condition with minor signs of aging, dimensions approximately 62 cm high by 19 cm wide.

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A fine pair of antique Wayang Kulit shadow puppets

Java, Indonesia, c. 1920

These traditional puppets are handcrafted from buffalo or goat hide, each individually cut and painted by hand.

Both figures feature movable arms and display beautiful, time-faded colours.

They are in good condition for their age; please refer to the photos for details of condition and surface wear.

Dimensions:
Height: 62 cm × 19 cm
Height: 59 cm × 35 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 packaged and shipped insured.

A fine pair of antique Wayang Kulit shadow puppets

Java, Indonesia, c. 1920

These traditional puppets are handcrafted from buffalo or goat hide, each individually cut and painted by hand.

Both figures feature movable arms and display beautiful, time-faded colours.

They are in good condition for their age; please refer to the photos for details of condition and surface wear.

Dimensions:
Height: 62 cm × 19 cm
Height: 59 cm × 35 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 packaged and shipped insured.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Manufacturer/ Brand
Wayang Kulit
No. of items
2
Country of Origin
Indonesia
Material
Leather
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
62 cm
Width
19 cm
Depth
3 cm
Estimated Period
1920-1930
The NetherlandsVerified
87
Objects sold
100%
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