Description

Javanese Puppet - Ramayana character in good condition, perfect except for a small repairable paint chip on the nose. The wooden head and arms are hand carved. Adorned with cotton batik material. The arms move in two places and hold the sticks that move them. It's suggested to place it (there's a 12 inch vertical stick under the clothing) in a wine bottle which provides good stability and fills out the sarong. The paints are subtle and antiqued. Held under glass in a collection for nearly 30 years. Estimated age is 40 years. Nice one, very traditional to Javanese culture. *Please see our folk art and Indonesian bead lines.