Javanese Wayang Klitik Puppet

Southeast Asian: Folk Art: Dolls and Puppets Pre 1950: item #1079887
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Rare Wayang Klitik puppet from Java. Genuine old Klitik puppets are much rarer than the better know Leather puppets know as Wayang Kulit or the three dimensional Wayang Golek. This puppet represents the character Dewi Larasati and dates to the 1930's/40's

Burmese Puppet

Southeast Asian: Folk Art: Dolls and Puppets Pre 1940: item #1072890
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A Burmese puppet from the traditional Burmese puppet theatre probably dating to the early/mid 20th century, the puppet represents a Minthamee (princess) character. This puppet was detached from its controlling strings decades ago and it has been used as a display doll. Total height of puppet about 28 inches The puppet is made from wood, its head and limbs painted white with chalk or limestone, the face was traditionally painted with up to 10 coats of paint made from powdered steatite. Th... Click for details

Javanese Wayang Golek Cepak Puppet

Southeast Asian: Folk Art: Dolls and Puppets Pre 1920: item #1069106
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A wayang golek cepak puppet from the Cirebon region of Java. Cepak puppets are traditionally used to perform the wayang menak stories of Amir Hamza or episodes from the Panji epic. This puppet dates to the early 20th century and has been painted using natural pigments, now worn, giving somewhat beatific look to his face.

JavaneseTopeng Mask

Southeast Asian: Folk Art: Dolls and Puppets Pre 1950: item #1069104
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An expressive and finely carved Javanese performance mask of a Wanara (monkey) character used in the traditional masked dance dramas known as Topeng. This mask is a genuine performance mask and dates to around the 2nd quarter of the 20th century.

Yao Puppet Head

Southeast Asian: Folk Art: Dolls and Puppets Pre 1980: item #1060146
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Unusual “talking head” from the Yao (aka Mien) ethnic minority, Northern Thailand, this piece was not meant to be part of a complete body. As far as I know the Yao do not have a tradition of puppetry so I am guessing this was probably a toy carved to amuse the kids, never seen anything like this before. Very well carved with an expressive face. Both the lower jar and upper face articulate by pulling the strings, obvious cracks, on the side approximately 40 or 50 years old, H: 16cm/6.2in ... Click for details

Antique Javanese Wayang Klitik Puppet

Southeast Asian: Folk Art: Dolls and Puppets Pre 1920: item #1021086
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Rare Wayang Klitik puppet from Java. Genuine old Klitik puppets are much rarer than the better know Leather puppets know as Wayang Kulit or the three dimensional Wayang Golek. This village puppet has been repainted at least once and has a repair on the arms as can be seen in the photos.

Old Indonesian Tiger Puppet with a Magnificent Face

Southeast Asian: Folk Art: Dolls and Puppets Pre 1900: item #992510
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Antique Indonesian Tiger Puppet of Cloth and Wood.The face is magnificently rendered. Custom mounted. 22w x 19.5h inches, 56w x 50h cm.

Early 20th Century, Large Burmese Wooden Puppet Head

Southeast Asian: Folk Art: Dolls and Puppets Pre 1920: item #941658
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Very large Burmese wooden puppet head, used for puppet show. Once the string on the head is pulled, the tongue will come out.

Age: Burma, Early 20th Century
Measurement: Height 30.5 C.M. / Width 21 C.M. (size excluding stand)
Condition: Nice condition overa... Click for details

Earyly 20th Century, Large Burmese Wooden Puppet Head

Southeast Asian: Folk Art: Dolls and Puppets Pre 1920: item #941654
C7231

Very large Burmese wooden puppet head, used for puppet show. Once the string on the head is pulled, the tongue will come out.

Age: Burma, Early 20th Century
Measurement: Height 28.3 C.M. / Width 19 C.M. (size excluding stand)
Condition: Nice condition overa... Click for details

Burmese Wooden Puppet Head

Southeast Asian: Folk Art: Dolls and Puppets Pre 1920: item #865047
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Burmese wooden puppet heads, used for puppet show. Once the string on the head is pulled, the tongue will come out.

Age: Burma, circa Early 20th Century
Measurement: Height 12.2-12.5 C.M. / Width 11-11.3 C.M. (size excluding stand)
Condition: Nice condition... Click for details