Indonesian Wayang Golek Puppet - Male

This extraordinary, handcrafted puppet originates from Indonesia and is officially referred to as a Wayang golek puppet. Wayang means shadow but refers to all types of puppet theater in Indonesia, including the theater of the Wayang golek, or wooden rod puppets. The face is hand-carved and hand-painted by Indonesian artisans whose families have been crafting these puppets for generations. Each puppet is adorned with batik dress, the traditional textile of Indonesia. More details...