Description: Wayang Klitik Painted Wood Shadow Puppet Detail painted puppet Region: Java Indonesia Height: 51cm / 20 inches Shadow puppet tales are recounted at night, in the balmy warmth of the tropics, in a temple compound or in a rice field, manoeuvred by five or six puppeteers who are concealed behind a white screen which is illuminated by candles.The puppeteers manipulate the shadow puppets so that the silhouette is visible from the other side where spectators sit and watch. Wayang Kulit & Klitik shadow puppets are a highly developed form of shadow theatre dating back to the 11th century, played in villages to mark rituals such as marriage or circumcision.
Price: 55 GBP
Location: Bexhill-on-Sea
End Time: 2024-11-17T15:20:56.000Z
Shipping Cost: 46.25 GBP
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Return postage will be paid by: Buyer
Returns Accepted: Returns Accepted
After receiving the item, your buyer should cancel the purchase within: 14 days
Primary Material: Teakwood / Leather
Antique: Yes
Original/Repro: Vintage Original
Product: Vintage 1980's Wayang Klitik Shadow Puppet
Region of Origin: Southeast Asia
Age: Post-1940
