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Southeast Asia, Indonesia, north coast of Java, ca. early 20th century CE. A hand-carved wood puppet head from the Wayang Golek, an Indonesian practice involving rod puppets with carved heads and dramatic clothing. This figure is one of the "semi-refined characters", with a pink face, an upright head, and small eyes that gaze straight forward. The figure wears a wonderful carved red turban. The semi-refined characters move in quick, measured steps and speak directly in high-pitched voices; they are prone to rash action. For example, they might be Shikhandi, a female warrior, or the god Krishna in performances of the Mahabharata. Size: 4" W x 11.25" H (10.2 cm x 28.6 cm)

Provenance: Adeon Gallery, Chicago, Illinois, USA, acquired prior to 1970

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#119203

  • Condition: Loss to back of body/base. Wear to pigment as shown.

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