[{"id":466407194943,"handle":"new-and-notable","updated_at":"2024-11-19T15:45:35-08:00","published_at":"2023-10-23T12:21:09-07:00","sort_order":"created-desc","template_suffix":"","published_scope":"web","title":"New and Notable","body_html":"Here are some of our new finds and designs for your shopping pleasure!","image":{"created_at":"2023-10-23T12:21:08-07:00","alt":null,"width":2048,"height":1826,"src":"\/\/tikaimports.com\/cdn\/shop\/collections\/ssr02-2.jpg?v=1731365253"}},{"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 theater is a traditional Sundanese puppet art from Western Java. This elaborate vintage Wayang Golek rod puppet embodies the character of Duryodhana, the main antagonist from the Hindu epic the Mahabharata. A haughty character, with his blue painted face, large gold belly and straightforward gaze with bulging red eyes which all represent strength. His ornate costume is embellished with glass beads and sequins. Crafted in the 1960's, the intricate hand carved features and vibrant hand-painted accents and make this puppet a unique find.
