Puppet (3) - Wayang Kulit - Leather - 1920-1930
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Three rare antique Wayang Kulit shadow puppets from Java, Indonesia, dating to circa 1920–1930, handcrafted from buffalo or goat hide with movable arms, in good condition for their age; largest figure measures approximately 75 cm by 30 cm.
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Three Antique Wayang Kulit Shadow Puppets
Java, Indonesia
These traditional puppets are handcrafted from buffalo or goat hide, each individually cut and painted by hand.
All figures feature movable arms and display fantastic, time-faded colours, consistent with their age and use.
These rare characters in Wayang Kulit theatre are in good condition for their age, no damage, all sticks present; please refer to the photos for details of condition and surface wear.
Largest approx.: 75 cm x 30 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 fully insured to ensure safe delivery. Combined shipping available
Three Antique Wayang Kulit Shadow Puppets
Java, Indonesia
These traditional puppets are handcrafted from buffalo or goat hide, each individually cut and painted by hand.
All figures feature movable arms and display fantastic, time-faded colours, consistent with their age and use.
These rare characters in Wayang Kulit theatre are in good condition for their age, no damage, all sticks present; please refer to the photos for details of condition and surface wear.
Largest approx.: 75 cm x 30 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 fully insured to ensure safe delivery. Combined shipping available
Details
Era
1900-2000
Manufacturer/brand
Wayang Kulit
Number of objects
3
Title
Three rare antique Wayang Kulit shadowpuppets
Country of origin
Indonesia
Material
Leather
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
75 cm
Width
30 cm
Depth
3 cm
Estimated period
1920-1930
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