Set of three Wayang Golek marionettes - Indonesia - Late 20th century
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Set of three Wayang Golek puppets from Java, Indonesia, handmade in wood, textile and paint, each approximately 35 cm tall, in good decorative condition, dating from the late 20th century, provenance Privécollectie.
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Set of three Wayang Golek puppets – Java, Indonesia – wood, textiles, paint – handmade
A beautiful three-piece ensemble of Wayang Golek puppets, each with richly painted wooden heads, movable arms, and original batik clothing. The puppets are crafted in a traditional Javanese style, with highly detailed facial features, bead decorations, and stylized headdresses.
The set consists of:
- Noble woman / princess – richly decorated costume, beads, velvet bodice, and long batik skirt.
Noble prince / knight with a finely chiseled face, high hairdo, and graceful batik cloth.
- Raksasa / demonic warrior with characteristic green skin, red-white eyes, and expressive headgear.
The three figures show the classic contrast of character types within the Javanese wayang story: halus (refined), gagah (heroic), and kasar (demonic). The wooden control sticks are present with all three puppets.
Condition
Good decorative condition, with light signs of use and age appropriate for handmade wayang puppets. The clothing and beads are mostly intact. See photos for an accurate impression; these are part of the description.
Dimensions (approximate)
Height of dolls: approximately 35 cm
Material: wood, fabric, beads, paint
Origin: Java, Indonesia.
Carefully packed in a custom-made box and shipped insured.
Set of three Wayang Golek puppets – Java, Indonesia – wood, textiles, paint – handmade
A beautiful three-piece ensemble of Wayang Golek puppets, each with richly painted wooden heads, movable arms, and original batik clothing. The puppets are crafted in a traditional Javanese style, with highly detailed facial features, bead decorations, and stylized headdresses.
The set consists of:
- Noble woman / princess – richly decorated costume, beads, velvet bodice, and long batik skirt.
Noble prince / knight with a finely chiseled face, high hairdo, and graceful batik cloth.
- Raksasa / demonic warrior with characteristic green skin, red-white eyes, and expressive headgear.
The three figures show the classic contrast of character types within the Javanese wayang story: halus (refined), gagah (heroic), and kasar (demonic). The wooden control sticks are present with all three puppets.
Condition
Good decorative condition, with light signs of use and age appropriate for handmade wayang puppets. The clothing and beads are mostly intact. See photos for an accurate impression; these are part of the description.
Dimensions (approximate)
Height of dolls: approximately 35 cm
Material: wood, fabric, beads, paint
Origin: Java, Indonesia.
Carefully packed in a custom-made box and shipped insured.
Details
Dynastic Style/Period
Late 20th century
No. of items
3
Country of Origin
Indonesia
Title of artwork
Set of three Wayang Golek marionettes
Condition
Good condition
Provenance
Private collection
