Vintage Indonesian Shadow Puppet
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Indonesian shadow puppet. Appears to be Crafted from leather, hand painted, rods are possibly composite, possibly Horn. Depicts a figure wearing an ornate headdress and garb. Possibly Sahasrabahu Arjuna. Wear is consistent with age and use. Measures approx 26.25 inches h and 18 inches w. Wayang, also known as wajang, is a traditional form of puppet theatre play originated on the Indonesian island of Java. Wayang refers to the entire dramatic show. Sometimes the leather puppet itself is referred to as wayang. Shadow puppet, Orientalism, orientalia, Asian decorative arts, south Asian arts, folk art, puppetry, shadow puppet, Asian folklore. 9
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Vintage Indonesian Shadow Puppet
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