Antique order WAYANG Golek Hand Carved & Painted Wooden Marionette Collectible Doll Java Stick Puppet Indonesia Servant Girl Batik Clothing

Antique WAYANG Golek Hand Carved & Painted Wooden Marionette Collectible Doll Java Stick Puppet Indonesia Servant Girl Batik Clothing

Very old possibly antique, Bali Indonesia Stick Rod Shadow Puppet Wayang Golek order Carved Painted Wood
Measures approximately 18” from top of head to bottom of center rod including costume.
In good vintage condition with light signs of age. Has been stored in a showcase for decades.
Finely carved and painted head
Gold painted hands and arms
Balinese batik print skirt and blouse.
This is a servant girl based on the clothing and skin tone.

Wayang is a Javanese word for a theatrical performance with puppets or human dancers. When the term is used to refer to kinds of puppet theatre, sometimes the puppet itself is referred to as wayang. Wayang golek are three-dimensional wooden rod puppets that are operated from below 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.

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