Shadow puppetry - Leather - Indonesia - second half 20th century
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Set of three Indonesian wayang kulit leather shadow puppets, hand-carved and hand-painted, dating from the second half of the 20th century and in good condition.
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Set of three Wayang Kulit (leather shadow puppets) from Indonesia, part of a Dutch private collection.
• Puppet 1: Height approx. 60 cm. Noble figure with an elaborately worked crown, fine pierced carving and colored painting. Arms movable via hinged rods.
• Puppet 2: Height approx. 45 cm. Red figure with a bundle of black hair on the head, painted and decorated with checkered (poleng) details.
• Puppet 3: Height approx. 57 cm. Dark figure on a lotus-shaped pedestal with animal, richly painted and pierced.
All puppets are hand-carved and hand-painted, made of buffalo leather, and have black handles. They are in good vintage condition, with normal signs of use and aging. See the photos for details.
Set of three Wayang Kulit (leather shadow puppets) from Indonesia, part of a Dutch private collection.
• Puppet 1: Height approx. 60 cm. Noble figure with an elaborately worked crown, fine pierced carving and colored painting. Arms movable via hinged rods.
• Puppet 2: Height approx. 45 cm. Red figure with a bundle of black hair on the head, painted and decorated with checkered (poleng) details.
• Puppet 3: Height approx. 57 cm. Dark figure on a lotus-shaped pedestal with animal, richly painted and pierced.
All puppets are hand-carved and hand-painted, made of buffalo leather, and have black handles. They are in good vintage condition, with normal signs of use and aging. See the photos for details.
Details
Dynastic Style/Period
second half 20th century
Number of objects
3
Country of Origin
Indonesia
Material
Leather
Title of artwork
Shadow puppetry
Condition
Good condition
Authenticity
Original/official
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