Indonesian Antique Wayang Kulit Shadow Puppet with Heart and Gold Teeth horse and trees California College of Arts and

California College of Arts and Crafts

coarse horsehair bristles (with just a few lighter mixed in)

All that use has resulted in a wonderful smoothness and patina

with a 3 1/4" radius at its opening

Indonesian Antique Wayang Kulit Shadow Puppet with Heart and Gold Teeth horse and trees California College of Arts andThis is a wonderful antique Javanese Wayang Kulit shadow puppet who resembles the famous character of "Bagong, a sort of clownish servant, except for those bared fangs, which make me think, rather, that he represents some sort of ogre. He's a pretty great one, whoever he is, with exposed red heart and that gorgeous black and white patterned skirt. I'd hang him near the door to greet and or ward off visitors! The puppet is made of water buffalo hide,