Set of three Wayang Golek puppets. - Indonesia - Late 20th century
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Set of three Wayang Golek puppets from Java, Indonesia, carved in wood and hand-painted with batik fabrics, with movable arms and original control rods, dating from ca. 1970–1990, each about 55–60 cm tall, in good used condition, provenance Private collection.
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Wayang Golek puppet – Java, Indonesia – wood, textile, hand-painted – 20th century
Beautiful set of Wayang Golek figures from Java. The puppets are fully hand-carved and hand-painted, with typically stylized Javanese facial features, expressive eyebrows, and traditional hairstyles. The bodies are fitted with original batik skirt fabrics and wooden control sticks.
The set consists of:
1 female figure with colorful batik and decorated chest band.
1 male figure in a jacket with a traditional blue and white batik print.
1 female figure in beige batik, with a black shoulder cape with gold decoration.
The dolls have movable arms and original controls.
Origin: Java, Indonesia.
Material: wood, fabric, paint
Height: approximately 55–60 cm per piece.
Period: circa 1970–1990
Condition:
Good used condition. Normal signs of aging and some minor signs of use on wood, paint, and fabric (see photos). No major damages. Complete with sticks.
Decorative set of Wayang Golek, suitable for collection or interior decor.
Carefully packed and shipped insured in a custom-made box.
Wayang Golek puppet – Java, Indonesia – wood, textile, hand-painted – 20th century
Beautiful set of Wayang Golek figures from Java. The puppets are fully hand-carved and hand-painted, with typically stylized Javanese facial features, expressive eyebrows, and traditional hairstyles. The bodies are fitted with original batik skirt fabrics and wooden control sticks.
The set consists of:
1 female figure with colorful batik and decorated chest band.
1 male figure in a jacket with a traditional blue and white batik print.
1 female figure in beige batik, with a black shoulder cape with gold decoration.
The dolls have movable arms and original controls.
Origin: Java, Indonesia.
Material: wood, fabric, paint
Height: approximately 55–60 cm per piece.
Period: circa 1970–1990
Condition:
Good used condition. Normal signs of aging and some minor signs of use on wood, paint, and fabric (see photos). No major damages. Complete with sticks.
Decorative set of Wayang Golek, suitable for collection or interior decor.
Carefully packed and shipped insured in a custom-made box.
Details
Dynastic Style/Period
Late 20th century
No. of items
3
Country of Origin
Indonesia
Title of artwork
Set of three Wayang Golek puppets.
Condition
Good condition
Provenance
Private collection
