Bidspirit auction | Indonesian Painted Hide Leather and

Indonesian Painted Hide Leather and Bakelite Wayang Puppets (3) - Southeast Asia, Indonesia, Java, ca. early to mid-20th century. An interesting trio of articulating Wayang kulit puppets made from leather panels and attached to Bakelite rods on large felt covered base. The puppets have articulated arms that the puppeteer controls with the sticks.. The leather is likely water buffalo cutout to create patterns across the body and skirts, as well as facial expressions. The leather is painted gold, blue, orange, red, yellow, green, and black. Middle panel scene depicts demonic faces, snake, dragons, tiger and bulls surrounding palace doors. Puppets measuring approx. 16” to 17.25” tall, base 24” long by 6” deep by 2.25” tall. In good age appropriate condition, with some water stain to felt on base, see photos. Condition: Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Premier Auction Galleries LLC shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. The condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections from the uses. We do our best to offer photos and some insight to the condition. We encourage personal inspection. Shipping should be considered before placing a bid. We do our best to accommodate Domestic shipping within the United States on smaller items. Large items, bulky lots and international shipping may require third party shipping. SOLD AS IS WHERE IS. Please do not bid if you are uncertain.