Javanese Wayang Golek Puppet – Wooden Rod Puppet with Crown and Batik Skirt, 82 cm
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- Weight
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- Reference
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A Javanese wayang golek puppet of 82 cm, a wooden rod puppet from the tradition of Indonesian puppet theatre. It is operated with a central wooden rod through the body and two thin rods attached to the hands.
The carved head has a white-painted face with finely drawn eyes and brows, black hair and a tall, ornate crown in green, red and gold with a blue head motif at the back. The jointed wooden arms are gilded with red accents. The costume consists of a black velvet bodice with gold embroidery and sequins, a red sash and a skirt of batik fabric.
Condition
Good condition with light signs of use. A handwritten number appears on the rod; please see the detail photos.
Specifications
- Origin: Indonesia (Java)
- Date: not determined, presumably 20th century
- Material: carved and painted wood, textile with embroidery and sequins
- Subject: wayang golek rod puppet of a noble character with crown
- Height × width: 82 × 18 cm
- Weight: 0.7 kg
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