No. 100972175

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Puppet (2) - Wayang Kulit - Leather - 1920-1930
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€ 130
2 weeks ago

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

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.

No. 100972175

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

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

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.

Final bid
€ 130
Surya Rutten
Expert
Estimate  € 150 - € 200

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