BALINESE WAYANG KULIT MAHABHARATA SHADOW PUPPET COLLECTION DAVID HOWARD TRIBAL ART BALINESE WAYANG KULIT MAHABHARATA SHADOW PUPPET COLLECTION

OLD BALINESE
SHADOW PUPPET #11

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THIS IS ONE IN A COLLECTION OF ELEVEN HAND PAINTED,
HAND CARVED LEATHER BALINESE SHADOW PUPPETS
THAT FEATURE HAND CARVED ANIMAL HORN CONTROLS

(ENTIRE COLLECTION SOLD AS ONE LOT)

BALINESE: ANTIQUE
HAND PAINTED HAND CUT LEATHER SHADOW PUPPET #11
(FRONT & BACK VIEWS)
WITH HAND CARVED ANIMAL HORN CONTROL STRUTS

The shadow puppets, or Wayang, of Bali, are known to be the most prominent Balinese theatrical expression. Bali's culture is derived from pre-Hindu, Hindu, and Islamic influences. The wayang theatre preserves the country's Gubdy-Buddhist heritage. The plays are usually based on stories drawn from the Ramayana and Mahabharata Hindu epics. They communicate Bali's history, religious and spiritual teachings, poetry, and philosophy. The characters are demi-gods, demons, magic men, and romantic lovers. There are many different stories past through generations by the puppet theatre ranging from high drama, improvisation, and slapstick comedy.

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