Lot 55
Indonesia, Java, ca. 1950 CE. A trio of excellent small puppets, brightly colored, made of wood with cloth and paint embellishments. These are used in wayang, a theatrical performance unique to Java that uses puppets and human dancers. This style of theatre has been designated by UNESCO as a Masterpiece of Oral and Intangible Heritage since 2003. This particular type of puppet - operated by a rod underneath the clothing and rods connected to the hands - is known as a wayang golek, which today is associated with the Sundanese culture of West Java. This area and the northern part of Java are home to some of the oldest Muslim kingdoms on the island and it is believed that, from the 17th century onward, puppets of this style were used to tell stories of Muslim history; later, it became a way to tell the stories of the Ramayana and Mahabarata. Size: 4.4" W x 22" H (11.2 cm x 55.9 cm)
Provenance: Ex-Private Boulder, CO collection acquired at Indochine Gallery
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- Condition: Slight wear to paint and fading to fabric as shown. All can be taken apart (heads are removable).
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