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A Pair of Antique Elaborately Designed, Painted and Gilded Indonesian Wayang Shadow Puppets

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A Pair of Antique Elaborately Designed, Painted and Gilded Indonesian Wayang Shadow Puppets

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Description

A pair of Indonesian shadow puppets, as shown, intricately painted and gilded leather, one affixed to a finely carved translucent amber colored rod (possibly bone?) and the other rod being made of wood. The taller measures 25 inches tall by approximately 10 inches wide (from tip of the head to the bottom of the handle). The shorter measures 21.5 x 8.5 inches. The taller has a handle made of an unknown translucent amber colored material. The shorter has a handle made of wood.

Condition

Puppets are dusty and are bent and warped in places. Some paint and gilding is faded and chipping in areas. Please review photos closely for further condition and ask for more if needed. We would be happy to accommodate you.

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A Pair of Antique Elaborately Designed, Painted and Gilded Indonesian Wayang Shadow Puppets

Name: A Pair of Antique Elaborately Designed, Painted and Gilded Indonesian Wayang Shadow Puppets
SKU: 164691115
Price: 100 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $100 - $300

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