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Vintage Wayang Golek Puppet / Doll - Srikandi
SKU: 0543-11671302
$40.00
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This is a Wayang Golek, a traditional three-dimensional wooden rod puppet originating from Java, Indonesia.
Key Characteristics:
- Origins: This art form thrives primarily within the Sundanese culture of West Java.
- Construction: The head and torso are intricately hand-carved from soft wood and hand-painted. The puppet is dressed in traditional textiles, often featuring elaborate batik sarongs and beaded ornamentation.
- Manipulation: A central wooden rod runs up through the body to control the head rotation, while thin bamboo or wooden sticks are attached to the hands to manipulate the arms.
- Cultural Use: A master puppeteer (dalang) performs historical and epic dramas, such as the Ramayana or Mahabharata, during major community events and celebrations.
This Wayang Golek puppet depicts Srikandi (also spelled Shikhandi), a prominent and revered warrior figure from the Hindu epic, the Mahabharata.
Please note: There is a small crack in the neck (refer to photos)
Condition
Used: good
Collectables Types
Dolls
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