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19th Century Indonesian Carved Wooden Shadow Puppets (Wayang Klitk) - $300 (Phoenix)
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These puppets were used to tell dramatic mythological stories. They are crafted using intricate detail and give off wonderfully dramatic photos when held under light. These shadow puppets are 21" tall and 7+" wide, with movable arms.
The art form celebrates the Indonesian culture and artistic talent; its origins are traced to the spread of Hinduism in the medieval era and the arrival of carved wood and leather-based puppet arts called Tholu bommalata from southern India.
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Dimensions: Height 21 in, Width 7+ in, Depth 5/16 th in
Style: Tribal
Materials: Leather, Wood, Hand-Crafted, Hand-Painted
Place of Origin: Indonesia
Period: Late 19th Century
Condition: Excellent for Both Puppets, nearly new. One had a crack in the back arm/shoulder area that was properly repaired and is not noticeable without looking for it. A picture is included.
***Price is for EACH Puppet: $175 each or $300 for the pair
***REASONABLE offers will be considered.
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