3 Wayang Golek puppets - Indonesia

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Three Wayang Golek puppets from Indonesia (West Java), handmade and hand-painted, dating to the early 20th century, with heights of 59 cm, 58 cm and 74 cm, all in good condition, without a stand, and carefully packed for registered shipping.

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Koning Kresna represents the character Kresna (also known as Krishna) from the epic stories of the Mahabharata and is the king of Dwarawati. He is the incarnation of the god Vishnu and is depicted as wise, strategic, and divinely powerful. Kresna is the advisor to the Pandavas, guiding them with intelligence and diplomacy, and serves as Arjuna's charioteer during the Bharatayudha war.
Dating: first quarter of the 20th century
Height: 59 cm

Siwa is an important figure in Hindu mythology and represents the supreme god, the king of the gods, and a celestial teacher.
Dating: first half of the 20th century
Height: 58 cm

3 - Rama (16), the main character from the Ramayana story.
Dating: first half of the 20th century
Height: 74 cm

Details
Wayang Golek is a traditional craftsmanship from Indonesia, West Java.
Handmade and hand-painted
Original clothing and details have been preserved.
Authentic patina and signs of use appropriate for the age.


Are carefully packed and sent via registered shipment.

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Koning Kresna represents the character Kresna (also known as Krishna) from the epic stories of the Mahabharata and is the king of Dwarawati. He is the incarnation of the god Vishnu and is depicted as wise, strategic, and divinely powerful. Kresna is the advisor to the Pandavas, guiding them with intelligence and diplomacy, and serves as Arjuna's charioteer during the Bharatayudha war.
Dating: first quarter of the 20th century
Height: 59 cm

Siwa is an important figure in Hindu mythology and represents the supreme god, the king of the gods, and a celestial teacher.
Dating: first half of the 20th century
Height: 58 cm

3 - Rama (16), the main character from the Ramayana story.
Dating: first half of the 20th century
Height: 74 cm

Details
Wayang Golek is a traditional craftsmanship from Indonesia, West Java.
Handmade and hand-painted
Original clothing and details have been preserved.
Authentic patina and signs of use appropriate for the age.


Are carefully packed and sent via registered shipment.

Translated Show original

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No. of items
3
Country of Origin
Indonesia
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
3 Wayang Golek puppets
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Objects sold
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