Indonesian Shadow Puppet

Description

Indonesian Shadow Puppet, 20th Century,
Javanese bamboo, paper and paint puppet used in a Wayang kulit (puppet theater).

H: 40 W: 14 D: 1 in.

Kathy Foley. “Wayang”. World Encyclopedia of Puppetry Arts. Unima Internationale, 2012. https://wepa.unima.org/en/wayang/.

From the Estate of John A. Davidson, Jr. Proceeds to benefit the APL of Lorain County and the Dittrick Museum.

Asian Art Museum. “The History of Indonesian Puppet Theater (Wayang)”. Chong-Moon Lee Center for Asian Art and Culture n.d. https://education.asianart.org/resources/the-history-of-indonesian-puppet-theater-wayang/.

Condition

Areas of paint loss. Several joins suggesting repairs. General wear commensurate with use.

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