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Large Antique Wayang Kulit Shadow Puppet from Java

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Large Antique Wayang Kulit Shadow Puppet from Java

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Description

This is a very nice old shadow puppet or "Wayang Kulit" from java, Indonesia. hand crafted from water buffalo hide and then hand painted with intricate designs. The wooden handle shows generations of actual use. The Puppet is a very large original example and it measures 31 inches tall. Collected in 1984 , this puppet likely dates to the early part of the 20th century, it may very well be 100 years old. *** The small wood block used to hold the puppet up while we photographed is NOT included.

Condition

Fair, fragile, small areas of loss.

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Large Antique Wayang Kulit Shadow Puppet from Java

Name: Large Antique Wayang Kulit Shadow Puppet from Java
SKU: 59025602
Price: 20 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $150 - $250

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