Wayang golek Sundanese - Wood, Cotton - 1950-1960, 1980-1990
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Vintage Indonesian Wayang Golek rod puppet from West Java, hand-carved wood with cotton batik fabric in multiple colours, 75 cm high, 9 cm wide, 17 cm deep, in good vintage condition with age patina, fully functional mechanism for head and arms.
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A beautiful and distinctive traditional Wayang Golek (rod puppet) from West Java, Indonesia.
This handmade piece is a wonderful example of the rich theatrical culture of the Sundanese community.
The puppet is carefully hand-carved from wood and features expressive, hand-painted details. This particular character stands out for its greenish facial features and a refined, upward-curving headdress, indicating a powerful or mythological warrior or deity figure.
The clothing consists of a traditional fabric wrap skirt (kain) with authentic batik motifs, paired with an adorned shoulder collar finished with fringe. The puppet is equipped with the original central wooden control rod and the thinner wooden side rods with which the arms can be moved.
A very decorative cultural object with a strong visual impact, ideal for collectors of Asian art or as a unique statement piece in a modern interior.
Specifications:
Type object: Traditional Wayang Golek theater puppet
Country of origin: Indonesia (Java)
Material: Hand-carved wood, textiles (cotton/batik), paint and mounting rods
Condition: Good vintage condition with characteristic age-related patina and minimal indications of use (see photos for an accurate personal impression).
Operation: Fully functional mechanism (head and arms are rotatable).
A beautiful and distinctive traditional Wayang Golek (rod puppet) from West Java, Indonesia.
This handmade piece is a wonderful example of the rich theatrical culture of the Sundanese community.
The puppet is carefully hand-carved from wood and features expressive, hand-painted details. This particular character stands out for its greenish facial features and a refined, upward-curving headdress, indicating a powerful or mythological warrior or deity figure.
The clothing consists of a traditional fabric wrap skirt (kain) with authentic batik motifs, paired with an adorned shoulder collar finished with fringe. The puppet is equipped with the original central wooden control rod and the thinner wooden side rods with which the arms can be moved.
A very decorative cultural object with a strong visual impact, ideal for collectors of Asian art or as a unique statement piece in a modern interior.
Specifications:
Type object: Traditional Wayang Golek theater puppet
Country of origin: Indonesia (Java)
Material: Hand-carved wood, textiles (cotton/batik), paint and mounting rods
Condition: Good vintage condition with characteristic age-related patina and minimal indications of use (see photos for an accurate personal impression).
Operation: Fully functional mechanism (head and arms are rotatable).
Details
Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
1
Title
Vintage Indonesische Wayang Golèk Staafpop
Country of origin
Indonesia
Material
Cotton, Wood
Ethnic group/culture
Sundanese
Sold with stand
No
Colour
Multicolour
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
75 cm
Width
9 cm
Depth
17 cm
Estimated period
1950-1960, 1980-1990
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