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Two Authentic Puppets Indonesia, Collectible Java Folk Art Wayang Golek Wooden

$ 129.36

  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Indonesia
  • Culture: Indonesian
  • Provenance: Ownership History Not Available
  • Seller Notes: “very good vintage condition”

Description

Two Authentic Puppets Indonesia, Collectible Java Folk Art Wayang Golek Wooden Rod Puppet The dolls are authentic, old, the sticks are stock, the arms have their original joints, and the color of the head art looks like it was done yesterday. The dolls are 53 cm (21") tall Wayang golek (Sundanese) are three-dimensional wooden rod puppets that are operated from below by a wooden rod that runs through the body to the head, and by sticks connected to the hands. The construction of the puppets contributes to their versatility, expressiveness and aptitude for imitating human dance. wayang golek is mainly associated with the Sundanese culture of West Java. In Central Java, the wooden wayang is also known as wayang menak, which originated from Kudus, Central Java.