This striking shadow box display features a second distinct pair of traditional Indonesian Wayang Kulit shadow puppets, intricately crafted from pierced and finely painted hide. The two figures represent classic mythological characters from epic narratives like the Ramayana or Mahabharata, with the left figure showcasing a prominent deep red complexion, elaborate traditional headdresses, and gold-accented, articulated limbs. Hand-painted with vibrant polychrome pigments and detailed openwork patterning, both figures are mounted with their original dark wooden and bamboo control rods. They are set against a deep matte black background with a gold inner accent border and housed in a matching high-gloss black lacquered frame, pairing perfectly with the previous display.

Specifications

• Artist/Origin: Indonesian Cultural Art

• Medium: Pierced painted hide, bamboo, wood, and mixed media shadow box

• Subject: Wayang Kulit shadow puppets

• Frame Dimensions: 30 x 32 inches

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