Vtg INDONESIAN STICK/Shadow PUPPET/Wall Hanging 20 " High - Wayang Kulit
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:56847024 | Handmade: Yes |
| Culture: Indonesian | Modified Item: No |
| Provenance: Ownership History Not Available | Country/Region of Manufacture: Indonesia |
Vtg INDONESIAN STICK/Shadow PUPPET/Wall Hanging ~20" High - Wayang Kulit
** GREAT Vintage Condition -- ESTATE Find **
This is a VERY NICE
Vintage
&nb...sp; Indonesian Folk Art
Hand Made
Wayang Kulit
Stick Figure / Puppet.
This Figure has Wood Rods / "Sticks"
There is a Black Color between the Feet.
It Makes a GREAT Wall Hanging/Decoration.
Wayang Kulit are Indonesian Shadow Puppets(Stick Figures). Wayangmeans puppet and kulit means leather. The Puppets are Flat, Made from animalskin & are seen in profile. The Head, Legs and Feet all Face the samedirection but the Upper Torso is turned so that Both Shoulders can be seen, theArms are usually Very Long. The puppet'sArms are Hinged at the Shoulders & Elbows, and Sticks are attached to the Hands.The hands are in a fixed position. Thepuppets are decorated with details of facial features, head-dresses, jewelry &clothes. They are painted with bright colors, as they may be used in daytimeshows as well as in shadow performances. A Stick that is wider at the bottom supportsthe body. In the Puppet Show, a whitescreen is the stage, and an oil lamp or electric light is shone behind thescreen and a Puppeteer moves the puppets between the light andthe screen, casting a shadow where they block the light. The Puppeteer insertsthe Main Rod from the puppet's body into a Banana Log. He then has two handsfree to manipulate the puppets. By moving the Sticks, the puppeteer can makethe puppet's arms move up and down & in different directions, thus bringingthe Shadows to Life. -- from Various Internet sources.Approx. Dimensions:
Puppet with Stick Overall is: 20" Long/High by 5”Wide by ⅜" Thick.
Puppet is: 13½" Long/High by 5”Wide [at Shoulders] by ⅜" Thick.
Weight is: 4 Ounces (shipping weight is more).As this is an Estate Sale Find, I cannot vouch for thehistory of an acquired item. Please keep in mind that I am NOT anexpert, nor am I familiar with all the proper terms to be used indescribing such items. However, I try to describe each item
as accurately as possible, as well as provide photos for your review.
Unless otherwisestated, items are sold “As Is/As Found."
All sales are FINAL unless I have Grossly Misrepresented an item ---
and I try to bevery accurate.
****************************************************************************
NOTE: NORETURNS unless item is Damaged in Transit,
or
is NOT as Described by the Photos.
If there are Anyproblems on arrival -- Please NOTIFY ME within 48 hours of receivingyour item,
this is ample time if you believe the Item does not match the PICTURES
and we will work something out.
*** Bybuying this item you are agreeing to these terms. *** *****************************************************************************
Please Enlarge the Photos provided --
they are the DESCRIPTION that will help you to determine the Condition andWorth of the item.
I encourage you to contact me with any questions you may have
with respect to this item prior to bidding/purchasing.
This is a Vintage & Used item, so Please, do not expectit to be in new condition!
What You See Is WhatWill Be Shipped.
I Don't Charge for Packing, and Iuse the eBay Postage Calculator for your ShippingCosts
based on Size, Weight & ZIPCode and NOT a Fixed\Flat Fee.
I Pack Well and usually Ship witha Tracking Number the same Day
that I Receive Notification of Payment.I have tried to accurately describe the condition of this Vtg INDONESIAN STICK/Shadow PUPPET/Wall Hanging ~20" High/Long - Wayang Kulit.Ifthere is a "Make an Offer" Option in the listing, feelfree to do so.
Please, Serious Offers Only !!
--- No Shipping Fee for a Local Pick-Up ---InternationalBuyers - Please Note: Import duties, taxes, and chargesare not included in the Item Price or Shipping Cost -- These Fees are thebuyer's responsibility.
Please check with your country's customs office to determine what theseadditional costs will be prior to bidding or buying. Please give me Positive Feedback & Let me Know if you can’t give all5’s.
Thanks for Looking & be sure to Check-out the other items in my Store.
I WILL COMBINE SHIPPING- WHEN YOU BUY MORE THAN ONE Listed Item.
IMPORTANT !! ... COMBINED SHIPPING:
If you are purchasing from two or more different listings
and want to receive a combined shipping discount,
PLEASE PUT ALL ITEMS in your SHOPPING CART PRIOR to checking out -- When you are done shopping, select the button "Request Total from Seller" inside your shoppingcart.Buy ITEMS& THEN WAIT FOR MY INVOICE Before Paying.
** GREAT Vintage Condition -- ESTATE Find **
This is a VERY NICE
Vintage
&nb...sp; Indonesian Folk Art
Hand Made
Wayang Kulit
Stick Figure / Puppet.
This Figure has Wood Rods / "Sticks"
There is a Black Color between the Feet.
It Makes a GREAT Wall Hanging/Decoration.
Wayang Kulit are Indonesian Shadow Puppets(Stick Figures). Wayangmeans puppet and kulit means leather. The Puppets are Flat, Made from animalskin & are seen in profile. The Head, Legs and Feet all Face the samedirection but the Upper Torso is turned so that Both Shoulders can be seen, theArms are usually Very Long. The puppet'sArms are Hinged at the Shoulders & Elbows, and Sticks are attached to the Hands.The hands are in a fixed position. Thepuppets are decorated with details of facial features, head-dresses, jewelry &clothes. They are painted with bright colors, as they may be used in daytimeshows as well as in shadow performances. A Stick that is wider at the bottom supportsthe body. In the Puppet Show, a whitescreen is the stage, and an oil lamp or electric light is shone behind thescreen and a Puppeteer moves the puppets between the light andthe screen, casting a shadow where they block the light. The Puppeteer insertsthe Main Rod from the puppet's body into a Banana Log. He then has two handsfree to manipulate the puppets. By moving the Sticks, the puppeteer can makethe puppet's arms move up and down & in different directions, thus bringingthe Shadows to Life. -- from Various Internet sources.Approx. Dimensions:
Puppet with Stick Overall is: 20" Long/High by 5”Wide by ⅜" Thick.
Puppet is: 13½" Long/High by 5”Wide [at Shoulders] by ⅜" Thick.
Weight is: 4 Ounces (shipping weight is more).As this is an Estate Sale Find, I cannot vouch for thehistory of an acquired item. Please keep in mind that I am NOT anexpert, nor am I familiar with all the proper terms to be used indescribing such items. However, I try to describe each item
as accurately as possible, as well as provide photos for your review.
Unless otherwisestated, items are sold “As Is/As Found."
All sales are FINAL unless I have Grossly Misrepresented an item ---
and I try to bevery accurate.
****************************************************************************
NOTE: NORETURNS unless item is Damaged in Transit,
or
is NOT as Described by the Photos.
If there are Anyproblems on arrival -- Please NOTIFY ME within 48 hours of receivingyour item,
this is ample time if you believe the Item does not match the PICTURES
and we will work something out.
*** Bybuying this item you are agreeing to these terms. *** *****************************************************************************
Please Enlarge the Photos provided --
they are the DESCRIPTION that will help you to determine the Condition andWorth of the item.
I encourage you to contact me with any questions you may have
with respect to this item prior to bidding/purchasing.
This is a Vintage & Used item, so Please, do not expectit to be in new condition!
What You See Is WhatWill Be Shipped.
I Don't Charge for Packing, and Iuse the eBay Postage Calculator for your ShippingCosts
based on Size, Weight & ZIPCode and NOT a Fixed\Flat Fee.
I Pack Well and usually Ship witha Tracking Number the same Day
that I Receive Notification of Payment.I have tried to accurately describe the condition of this Vtg INDONESIAN STICK/Shadow PUPPET/Wall Hanging ~20" High/Long - Wayang Kulit.Ifthere is a "Make an Offer" Option in the listing, feelfree to do so.
Please, Serious Offers Only !!
--- No Shipping Fee for a Local Pick-Up ---InternationalBuyers - Please Note: Import duties, taxes, and chargesare not included in the Item Price or Shipping Cost -- These Fees are thebuyer's responsibility.
Please check with your country's customs office to determine what theseadditional costs will be prior to bidding or buying. Please give me Positive Feedback & Let me Know if you can’t give all5’s.
Thanks for Looking & be sure to Check-out the other items in my Store.
I WILL COMBINE SHIPPING- WHEN YOU BUY MORE THAN ONE Listed Item.
IMPORTANT !! ... COMBINED SHIPPING:
If you are purchasing from two or more different listings
and want to receive a combined shipping discount,
PLEASE PUT ALL ITEMS in your SHOPPING CART PRIOR to checking out -- When you are done shopping, select the button "Request Total from Seller" inside your shoppingcart.Buy ITEMS& THEN WAIT FOR MY INVOICE Before Paying.
