Wayang golek (2) - Wood, Textile - 1990-2000
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Wayang Golek set of two hand-made Indonesian puppets from West Java, Anggada and Sugriwa, in wood and textile with paint, dating to 1990–2000 and measuring 75 cm high by 16 cm wide by 16 cm deep, offered without a stand and in good condition with minor signs of aging and stains.
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Wayang Golek – Anggada & Sugriwa (set of 2)
Decorative set of two traditional Wayang Golek puppets from West Java (Indonesia), featuring the characters Anggada and Sugriwa from the Ramayana story. Originating from the collection of House Of Wayang.
Anggada is a brave ape-warrior and son of Subali. He is depicted in traditional iconography with a red face, symbolizing courage, energy and combativeness.
Sugriwa is the monkey king and ally of Rama; he is praised for his wisdom and loyalty.
Both puppets are handcrafted and executed in the distinctive style of the Sundanese Wayang Golek theater. They have an expressive appearance and are richly detailed in color and finish.
An attractive set for collectors of Asian art, puppet theater, but also very suitable as a decorative object in any interior.
Condition: good, see photos for your own impression.
Origin: Indonesia, West Java
Material: wood, textile, paint
Period: 1990-2000
Seller's Story
House of Wayang... is a house with many rooms. Behind every door of our web gallery, you will discover special cultural objects from the Far East that will give your interior that extra bit of soul. Our collection contains more than 1,200 items, see our website. Via Catawiki we will sell additional sculptures, beautiful Wayang Golek, Klitik and Kulit puppets, puppets and objects such as masks and tribal art treasures.
Wayang Golek – Anggada & Sugriwa (set of 2)
Decorative set of two traditional Wayang Golek puppets from West Java (Indonesia), featuring the characters Anggada and Sugriwa from the Ramayana story. Originating from the collection of House Of Wayang.
Anggada is a brave ape-warrior and son of Subali. He is depicted in traditional iconography with a red face, symbolizing courage, energy and combativeness.
Sugriwa is the monkey king and ally of Rama; he is praised for his wisdom and loyalty.
Both puppets are handcrafted and executed in the distinctive style of the Sundanese Wayang Golek theater. They have an expressive appearance and are richly detailed in color and finish.
An attractive set for collectors of Asian art, puppet theater, but also very suitable as a decorative object in any interior.
Condition: good, see photos for your own impression.
Origin: Indonesia, West Java
Material: wood, textile, paint
Period: 1990-2000
Seller's Story
House of Wayang... is a house with many rooms. Behind every door of our web gallery, you will discover special cultural objects from the Far East that will give your interior that extra bit of soul. Our collection contains more than 1,200 items, see our website. Via Catawiki we will sell additional sculptures, beautiful Wayang Golek, Klitik and Kulit puppets, puppets and objects such as masks and tribal art treasures.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
2
Country of origin
Indonesia
Material
Textile, Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
75 cm
Width
16 cm
Depth
16 cm
Estimated period
1990-2000
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