[{"id":447312560447,"handle":"wayang-puppets","updated_at":"2024-06-12T12:53:32-07:00","published_at":"2023-05-11T12:45:14-07:00","sort_order":"best-selling","template_suffix":"","published_scope":"web","title":"Wayang Golek Puppets","body_html":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThese vintage Wayang Golek puppets were used in traditional Wayang Golek performances in Java, Indonesia. The repertoire of Wayang Golek puppet theater includes the Ramayana and the Mahabharata Hindu epic tales, as well as Islamic and indigenous folk tales. These colorful performances by dalang, or puppet masters, are accompanied by song and the Gamelan orchestra, and are part of the rich cultural heritage of Indonesia. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","image":{"created_at":"2023-08-22T09:41:02-07:00","alt":"Standing Wayang Golek Puppet","width":1500,"height":2000,"src":"\/\/tikaimports.com\/cdn\/shop\/collections\/DSCN0015_SUBCAT_248x186_db52a625-88d1-4997-a647-7c279824f184.jpg?v=1695940684"}}]
Wayang Golek is a traditional Indonesian puppet art from Western Java. This vintage Wayang Golek rod puppet represents Yudistira from the epic the Mahabharata. He is an unworldly and scholarly, yet noble character. His downward gaze, narrow eyes with a sharply pointed nose, and narrow stance indicate that he is a refined character. Crafted in the 1960's, the intricate hand carved features, vibrant hand-painted accents, and elaborate costume make this puppet a unique find.
