Two Authentic Puppets Indonesia, Collectible Java Folk Art Wayang Golek For Sale

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Two Authentic Puppets Indonesia, Collectible Java Folk Art Wayang Golek:
$249.00

Two Authentic Puppets Indonesia, Collectible Java Folk Art Wayang Golek Wooden Rod Puppet
The dolls are authentic, old, the textiles are discolored and torn by time in 1-2 places. The sticks are stock, the arms have their original joints, and the color of the head art looks like it was done yesterday.
the dolls are mounted on marble stands.
The dolls are 60 cm (24") tall and are on 10/10 cm (4"/4") plates
Wayang golek (Sundanese) are three-dimensional wooden rod puppets that are operated from below by a wooden rod that runs through the body to the head, and by sticks connected to the hands. The construction of the puppets contributes to their versatility, expressiveness and aptitude for imitating human dance. wayang golek is mainly associated with the Sundanese culture of West Java. In Central Java, the wooden wayang is also known as wayang menak, which originated from Kudus, Central Java.