Antique Javanese Wayang Kulit Puppet Wall Art

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This is a lovely, rare and highly articulated artifact of Indonesian shadow theater. This antique Wayang Kulit puppet represents the … Read more This is a lovely, rare and highly articulated artifact of Indonesian shadow theater. This antique Wayang Kulit puppet represents the noble monkey general, Hanuman, hand-carved from translucent water buffalo hide. The figure is a masterclass in traditional Balinese or Javanese craftsmanship, featuring thousands of pin-hole perforations and hand-painted details in red, black, and genuine gold leaf. The puppet is professionally float-mounted within a deep shadow-box frame, allowing the intricate silhouette and the original horn-carved control rods to be viewed as a three-dimensional sculpture. The warm terracotta matting provides a neutral, earthy backdrop that highlights the aged patina of the hide. At 34 inches tall, this piece serves as a sophisticated architectural anchor, bridging the gap between folk-art storytelling and contemporary gallery-style decor.
As an authentic antique artifact, "The Sacred Sentinel" is presented in its Original Antique Condition. The puppet displays a beautifully weathered character, with softened pigments, minor surface variations on the hide, and a rich patina on the horn rods that serve as proof of its history as a functional performance tool.

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