Originating many years ago in Indonesia, Wayang shadow theater was one of the earliest forms of live theater and Indonesian shadow puppets have been entertaining crowds all over the world ever since. The imagery and themes have lived on in clothing designs and home decorations, such as the Wayang Kulit puppet available here.

This magnificent artwork is the actual full-sized Shadow Puppet manipulated by the Dalang (puppeteer) of the Wayang Kulit shadow theatre play and is entirely hand made. The body of the puppet is made of intricately carved and colorfully painted water-buffalo leather. Indonesian shadow puppets are carved and painted by a highly skilled artisan in Indonesia. The center handle and manipulating rods are carved from the water buffalo horn. The puppet will greatly enhance any living room decor, bedroom decor, kitchen decor, hallway, decor, or office decor.

Wayang Kulit Puppet Representing Indonesian Shadow Theater

This image shows the Dalang Wayang Kulit puppet in action. Shadow theaters are orchestrated by the Dalang (puppet master) who manipulates the puppets and creates the speech, accents, and sounds according to age and gender of the character. The Dalang is also a composer, improviser, producer, orator, singer, choirmaster, dance master, and stage manager.

Rama is descended from the Hindu god Vishnu and is believed by many Hindus to be based on an actual figure from history. Rama is thought to be the most virtuous hero from Hindu mythology. He and his wife Shinta, are the classic example of purity and marital devotion.

Wayang means "puppet," and Kulit means "leather."

Approximate height including stand: 29 inches (73 cm)

(Please note: each of these items is hand made, and therefore unique. Small
imperfections and differences are normal in items, which are not mass-produced or machine made)