The following auction is for an Old Shadow Puppet from Java. Quite Unusual and Fun!
Maker: Handmade but unknown artisan.
Material: Wood Carved. Hand-painted. Wood supports and metal connections.
Features: The following is a Ramayana Java Theater Puppet with white colored face with black detail. Burgandy and yellow printed cloth. Dark blue bodice. Sequins. This hand carved, handpainted, entirely handcrafted Javanese traditional puppet is of characters from the amazing Ramayana tales. The Wayang Golek face and body are made of wood and they are dressed in traditional clothing. Each Wayang Golek puppet was individually hand carved and hand painted by the artist who created it, so each is unique and a collector item. This puppet is operational. The Wayang has a strong tradition in the world of Java and Indonesia, representing the struggle between good and evil.
The Wayang Golek are the three dimensional wooden puppets from Java. Puppetry is a highly respected art form, and continues to thrive as a vibrant living tradition, offering a coded philosophy within which there is something for everyone, rich or poor, politician or artist alike. Wooden rod puppet characters were created in family workshops where they are chiseled, carved, painted & dressed in local costume. The master carver makes the head because it expresses the personality of the character. Puppets are divided in 3 parts: the head and neck are connected to a sharpened bamboo piece that goes thru the separate body, enabling the puppet to turn its head left and right. From the waist down a sarong type cloth is worn hiding the puppeteer's hand that holds the bamboo piece. The joints of the articulated arms are connected with a string enabling the puppet to move his upper limbs as well. The central support rod is attached to the base of the body where it is hidden by the clothing. The women make all the costumes.
Some of the above information is from the royal puppets of the Ramayana Epic which this is one of, a character from Yogyakarta , Java used in theater plays, an important character of the traditional Javanese and Balinese plays.
Size: Puppet is approximately 23 inches (58 cm) in height from tip of center wood support to top of head.
Age: Before 1970
Condition: Appears to have been played with. Wear to paint and under-surface of paint (over the wood) especially on tip of nose. Working condition consistent with age. If you have questions related to this puppet, please ask, including international shipping cost.
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