Puppet (4) - Wood - 1970-1980
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A collection of four hand-carved wooden Wayang Golek puppets from Java, Indonesia, dating to 1970–1980, with articulated arms and colourful textiles, sold with a stand; large puppets measure 660 × 100 × 150 mm and the smaller one 400 × 90 × 80 mm, total weight 400 g, in fair condition with signs of heavy use and possible missing parts, one base missing with a bottle used as a replacement.
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A collection of 4 traditional Indonesian Wayang Golek puppets. Each puppet is individually hand-carved and hand-painted, with articulated wooden arms controlled by slender rods.
The figures wear colourful traditional costumes made from patterned batik-style textiles, embellished with beads, sequins, fringes and decorative trim. Each character has an expressive, distinctive face and elaborate headdress.
Wayang Golek puppets originate from Java, Indonesia, where they are traditionally used to perform stories drawn from mythology, history and epic literature. They are also highly decorative cultural objects.
Origin: Java, Indonesia
Period: 1970-1980
Materials: Hand-carved and painted wood, textile, beads, sequins and control rods
Condition: Good vintage condition, with signs of age. Some wear, fading and minor imperfections may be present in the painted surfaces, textiles and decorations. One base is missing, a bottle is used as replacement. Please examine the photographs carefully.
Number of items: 4
Dimensions:
Large puppets: 660×100×150 mm
Small puppet: 400×90×80 mm.
Weight: 400 g
Shipping method: Carefully packed and shipped with tracking.
A collection of 4 traditional Indonesian Wayang Golek puppets. Each puppet is individually hand-carved and hand-painted, with articulated wooden arms controlled by slender rods.
The figures wear colourful traditional costumes made from patterned batik-style textiles, embellished with beads, sequins, fringes and decorative trim. Each character has an expressive, distinctive face and elaborate headdress.
Wayang Golek puppets originate from Java, Indonesia, where they are traditionally used to perform stories drawn from mythology, history and epic literature. They are also highly decorative cultural objects.
Origin: Java, Indonesia
Period: 1970-1980
Materials: Hand-carved and painted wood, textile, beads, sequins and control rods
Condition: Good vintage condition, with signs of age. Some wear, fading and minor imperfections may be present in the painted surfaces, textiles and decorations. One base is missing, a bottle is used as replacement. Please examine the photographs carefully.
Number of items: 4
Dimensions:
Large puppets: 660×100×150 mm
Small puppet: 400×90×80 mm.
Weight: 400 g
Shipping method: Carefully packed and shipped with tracking.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Weight
400 g
Number of objects
4
Title
Wayang Golek Puppets
Country of origin
Indonesia
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
Yes
Condition
Fair condition - heavily used & with possibly minor parts missing
Height
660 mm
Width
150 mm
Depth
100 mm
Estimated period
1970-1980
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