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Antique Thai Shadow Puppet, Buffalo Hide, Nang Yai
Located in New York, NY
Antique Thai Shadow Puppet. Puppet is hand carved and constructed of buffalo hide. Overall measures
Category
20th Century More Art
Materials
Animal Skin
Indonesian 'Wayang Kulit" Shadow Puppet, Java, Indonesia, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This flat shadow puppet was crafted on the island of Java by a puppet artist using buffalo hide and
Category
Early 20th Century Indonesian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 30.71 in W 16.54 in D 0.02 in
Indonesian 'Wayang Kulit" Shadow Puppet, Java, Indonesia, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This flat shadow puppet was crafted on the island of Java by a puppet artist using buffalo hide and
Category
Early 20th Century Indonesian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 15.75 in W 9.06 in D 0.02 in
"Indonesian Shadow Puppet Wayang Purwa, " Leather created in Indonesia
Located in Milwaukee, WI
This flat shadow puppet was created by an unknown Indonesian artist using water buffalo hide. This
Category
19th Century Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Animal Skin, Leather
"Indonesian Shadow Puppet Wayang Purwa, " Leather created in Indonesian
Located in Milwaukee, WI
This flat shadow puppet was created by an unknown Indonesian artist using water buffalo hide. This
Category
19th Century Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Animal Skin, Leather
Indonesian 'Wayang Kulit" Shadow Puppet, Java, Indonesia, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This flat shadow puppet depicts a mythical bird. It was crafted on the island of Java by a puppet
Category
Early 20th Century Indonesian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 18.51 in W 17.33 in D 0.02 in
Indonesian 'Wayang Kulit" Shadow Puppet, Java, Indonesia, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This flat shadow puppet was crafted on the island of Java by a puppet artist using buffalo hide and
Category
Early 20th Century Indonesian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 15.75 in W 13.39 in D 0.02 in
Indonesian 'Wayang Kulit" Shadow Puppet, Java, Indonesia, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This flat shadow puppet was crafted on the island of Java by a puppet artist using buffalo hide and
Category
Early 20th Century Indonesian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 26.38 in W 13.78 in D 0.02 in
Indonesian 'Wayang Kulit" Shadow Puppet, Java, Indonesia, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This flat shadow puppet was crafted on the island of Java by a puppet artist using buffalo hide and
Category
Early 20th Century Indonesian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 18.51 in W 10.24 in D 0.02 in
Indonesian 'Wayang Kulit" Shadow Puppet, Java, Indonesia, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This flat shadow puppet was crafted on the island of Java by a puppet artist using buffalo hide and
Category
Early 20th Century Indonesian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 22.05 in W 11.82 in D 0.02 in
Decorative Indonesian Shadow Puppet on Finely Carved Horn Rods, 19th Century
Located in Faversham, GB
Decorative Indonesian shadow puppet from the island of Java. A rare survivor with intricately
Category
Antique 19th Century Indonesian Anglo-Indian Candelabras
Materials
Leather
H 29.14 in W 12.21 in D 0.79 in
"Shadow Puppet (flat) Wayang Klitik, " Leather & Wood created in Indonesia
Located in Milwaukee, WI
This flat shadow puppet was created by an unknown Indonesian artist. This shadow puppet, 26" high
Category
19th Century Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Leather, Wood
"Indonesian Shadow Puppet, " Wood and Leather created in Indonesia c. 1800s
Located in Milwaukee, WI
This flat shadow puppet was created by an unknown Indonesian artist. This shadow puppet, 32" high
Category
19th Century Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Leather, Wood
"Shadow Puppet Wayang Purwa, " Leather created in Indonesian in the 19th Century
Located in Milwaukee, WI
This flat shadow puppet was created by an unknown Indonesian artist using water buffalo hide. This
Category
19th Century Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Animal Skin, Leather
"Shadow Puppet Wayang Purwa, " Leather created in Indonesia in the 19th Century
Located in Milwaukee, WI
This flat shadow puppet was created by an unknown Indonesian artist using water buffalo hide. This
Category
19th Century Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Animal Skin, Leather
"Shadow Puppet Wayang Purwa, " Leather created in Indonesia in the 19th century
Located in Milwaukee, WI
This flat shadow puppet was created by an unknown Indonesian artist using water buffalo hide. This
Category
19th Century Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Animal Skin, Leather
Indonesian 'Wayang Golek" Shadow Puppet, Java, Indonesia, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This “Wayang Golek” is a visibly old shadow puppet carved using soft wood and cloth. It features an
Category
Early 20th Century Indonesian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 15.75 in W 3.94 in D 3.94 in
Indonesian 'Wayang Golek" Shadow Puppet, Java, Indonesia, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This “Wayang Golek” is a visibly old shadow puppet carved using soft wood and cloth. It features an
Category
Early 20th Century Indonesian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood, Fabric
H 23.63 in W 4.73 in D 4.73 in
"Flat Wooden Shadow Puppet, " Wood & Leather created in Indonesia in the 19th C
Located in Milwaukee, WI
This flat shadow puppet was created by an unknown Indonesian artist. This shadow puppet, 20" high
Category
19th Century Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Leather, Wood
Japanese Oshie Pressed Textile Samurai Framed Showa Shadow Puppet Doll
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful, handcrafted work of a regal Japanese samurai/warrior doll shadow puppet.
Oshie
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Textile, Linen, Acrylic, Wood, Paper
Japanese Asian Oshie Pressed Textile Old Monk Framed Shadow Puppet Doll
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful, handcrafted work of a Japanese monk/ old man doll shadow puppet who appears to be
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Textile, Linen, Acrylic, Wood
Puppet (flat), round eyes, pink face Wayang Klitik, 19th C
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Indonesian shadow puppet/Wayang kulit, 19th century
Wayang kulit, or Indonesian shadow puppets are
Category
19th Century Mixed Media
Materials
Leather, Wood
19th century puppet figure demon red ornate gold mythological Indonesian
Located in Milwaukee, WI
This flat shadow puppet was created by an unknown Indonesian artist. This shadow puppet, 19" high
Category
19th Century Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Leather
"Flat Wooden Puppet (Woman with Comb & White Face) Wayang Klitik, " Leather
Located in Milwaukee, WI
This flat shadow puppet was created by an unknown Indonesian artist. This shadow puppet, 25" high
Category
Early 20th Century Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Leather
"Indonesian Golek Puppet (Male), " Handmade Carved, Painted Wood & Fabric c. 1900
Located in Milwaukee, WI
This flat shadow puppet was created by an unknown Indonesian artist. This shadow puppet, 25" high
Category
Early 20th Century Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Textile, Wood
"Flat Wooden Puppet (male), " Wood & Leather created in Indonesian in the 19th C
Located in Milwaukee, WI
This flat shadow puppet was created by an unknown Indonesian artist. This shadow puppet, 16" high
Category
19th Century Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Leather, Wood
Wayang Puppet Wood Carving Set, Java, Indonesia, Mid-20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
. "Wayang" is a type of shadow puppet show originating from the island of Java, Indonesia. These puppets
Category
Mid-20th Century Javanese Tribal Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Paint
Museum Quality Hand Carved Cabinet
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
shadow puppets as indicated on the inside of the door with a faded drawing of a shadow puppet. Shadow
Category
Antique Early 1900s Minimalist Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Early 20th Century Chinese Opera Hand Puppet
Located in Atlanta, GA
in China including rod puppets, glove puppets, shadow puppets and string puppets.
The glove
Category
Early 20th Century Asian Toys and Dolls
Materials
Wood
Delftsche Slaolie
By Jan Toorop
Located in Chicago, IL
unique style is a symbolic and mystic mixture of the Japanese shadow puppet influence and frenzied Art
Category
1890s Art Nouveau Figurative Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Original Poster, Thorn Prikker, Dutch Indonesian Art Exhibition, Germany, 1906
By Jan Thorn Prikker
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Original Poster-Thorn Prikker-Niederl-Ndisch-Indische Kunstaus-Krefeld, 1906
Indonesian shadow
Category
20th Century Art Nouveau Posters
Materials
Paper
H 36.23 in W 28.75 in D 0.4 in
Signed Wayang Kulit Painting from Indonesia on Rich Palette
Located in Lomita, CA
pair of shadow puppets include a man standing and a woman in a seated position.
The subject is a
Category
Mid-20th Century Indonesian Folk Art Paintings
Materials
Silk, Bamboo
Green and Gold Rooster painting, contemporary painting custom golden box frame
By Apostolos Chantzaras
Located in Dallas, TX
technique.
His extraordinary means of expression reveal influences from the shadow puppet show, combining
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Mixed Media
H 31.5 in W 39.38 in D 1.97 in
Democritus, The Wise Guys, Owl #3 series, Pop contemporary blue bird painting
By Apostolos Chantzaras
Located in Dallas, TX
influences from the shadow puppet show, combining a rich legacy of symbols related to Greece and that part of
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic, Archival Paper
H 33.47 in W 25.6 in D 2.37 in
"I Said to the Universe...", Handcut Archival Paper Diorama, Watercolor, Stars
Located in Philadelphia, PA
aspires to be in space some day. He fell in love with paper cutting art after seeing Balinese shadow
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Sculptures
Materials
LED Light, Watercolor, Archival Paper
Indonesian Contemporary Art by Kusbudiyanto - Harmony to Better Life
By Kusbudiyanto
Located in Paris, IDF
shadow puppet performances. These works were purchased by Mr. Seno Samudro who is the head of the
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
H 59.06 in W 52.37 in D 1.58 in
Psychi 2, Happy & contemporary colorful butterfly painting on paper, orange
By Apostolos Chantzaras
Located in Dallas, TX
technique.
His extraordinary means of expression reveal influences from the shadow puppet show, combining
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Archival Paper, Mixed Media, Oil
H 39.38 in W 27.56 in D 1.58 in
Tina Turner
By Jack Robinson
Located in Memphis, TN
A colorized version of this image was featured on The Last Shadow Puppets' album "Everything You've
Category
1960s Black and White Photography
Materials
Photographic Film, Photographic Paper
Rider and the Pink Dragon, Pop art contemporary style, bold painting with horse
By Apostolos Chantzaras
Located in Dallas, TX
influences from the shadow puppet show, combining a rich legacy of symbols related to Greece and that part of
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic, Archival Paper
H 51.19 in W 39.38 in D 1.97 in
Saint George and Dragon, Gold Asian inspired mixed media and gold leaf on paper
By Apostolos Chantzaras
Located in Dallas, TX
expression reveal influences from the shadow puppet show, combining a rich legacy of symbols related to
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Prints
Materials
Gold Leaf
Antique Japanese Silk Brocade Oshie Art Geisha Puppet Dolls in Shadow Box Frame
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A unique set of 4 antique Japanese silk brocade "Oshie" art Showa puppet dolls. Elegantly displayed
Category
20th Century Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Fabric
H 20.5 in W 36.75 in D 2.25 in
Indonesian Contemporary Art by Kusbudiyanto - Beauty Kids
By Kusbudiyanto
Located in Paris, IDF
to paint with many themes such as the tradition of Satu Suro, Keris and other themes such as shadow
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
H 35.44 in W 25.6 in D 1.58 in
"Bouquet", Pop art colorful still life flower painting, orange background framed
By Apostolos Chantzaras
Located in Dallas, TX
influences from the shadow puppet show, combining a rich legacy of symbols related to Greece and that part of
Category
2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Archival Paper
H 51.19 in W 39.38 in D 1.97 in
Dorieus, Life size Boxer Painting, Pop graphic, painting on paper, walnut frame
By Apostolos Chantzaras
Located in Dallas, TX
shadow puppet show, combining a rich legacy of symbols related to Greece and that part of the world - The
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Paper, Acrylic
H 84.26 in W 33.86 in D 1.97 in
Theogene, Life size Boxer Painting, oil on paper, walnut frame
By Apostolos Chantzaras
Located in Dallas, TX
influences from the shadow puppet show, combining a rich legacy of symbols related to Greece and that part of
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Archival Paper
H 87.8 in W 37.8 in D 1.97 in
Vintage Silver Djokja Wayang Bracelet
Located in Rotterdam, NL
traditional Indonesian shadow puppet figure. The engraving is finely done, capturing the intricate features
Category
Mid-20th Century Indonesian Artisan Cuff Bracelets
Materials
Silver
"Social Butterfly", Pop art style colorful flowers, pink background, white frame
By Apostolos Chantzaras
Located in Dallas, TX
means of expression reveal influences from the shadow puppet show, combining a rich legacy of symbols
Category
2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic, Archival Paper
Indonesian Contemporary Art by Kusbudiyanto - Traditional Market
By Kusbudiyanto
Located in Paris, IDF
Suro, Keris and other themes such as shadow puppet performances. These works were purchased by Mr. Seno
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
H 25.6 in W 25.6 in D 1.19 in
Indonesian Contemporary Art by Kusbudiyanto - Jagawana, Forest Ranger
By Kusbudiyanto
Located in Paris, IDF
of Satu Suro, Keris and other themes such as shadow puppet performances. These works were purchased
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
H 36.23 in W 23.63 in D 1.58 in
Japan, Pair of Hokai boxes in lacquered wood, Edo period, 1829
Located in PARIS, FR
intellectual circles of the end of the 19th century.
Shadow puppets, with their subtle play of light and
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes
Materials
Lacquer
Indonesian Contemporary Art by Kusbudiyanto - Bakul Pecel
By Kusbudiyanto
Located in Paris, IDF
with many themes such as the tradition of Satu Suro, Keris and other themes such as shadow puppet
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
H 25.6 in W 25.6 in D 1.19 in
Indonesian Contemporary Art by Kusbudiyanto - Life in the Village
By Kusbudiyanto
Located in Paris, IDF
to paint with many themes such as the tradition of Satu Suro, Keris and other themes such as shadow
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic
H 29.53 in W 37.41 in D 1.97 in
Indonesian Contemporary Art by Kusbudiyanto - Morning Activities at the Traditio
By Kusbudiyanto
Located in Paris, IDF
to paint with many themes such as the tradition of Satu Suro, Keris and other themes such as shadow
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic
H 37.41 in W 33.47 in D 1.58 in
Indonesian Contemporary Art by Kusbudiyanto - Mask Dance
By Kusbudiyanto
Located in Paris, IDF
with many themes such as the tradition of Satu Suro, Keris and other themes such as shadow puppet
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic
H 25.99 in W 25.99 in D 1.19 in
Indonesian Contemporary Art by Kusbudiyanto - Barongan Dance
By Kusbudiyanto
Located in Paris, IDF
with many themes such as the tradition of Satu Suro, Keris and other themes such as shadow puppet
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic
H 25.6 in W 25.6 in D 1.19 in
Indonesian Contemporary Art by Kusbudiyanto - Cultural Heritage
By Kusbudiyanto
Located in Paris, IDF
with many themes such as the tradition of Satu Suro, Keris and other themes such as shadow puppet
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
H 57.09 in W 47.25 in D 1.58 in
Large Vintage Balinese Painting on Silk from Ubud Bali 1960's
Located in North Hollywood, CA
.
The Kamasan paintings feature two-dimensional compositions with imagery derived from the Wayang shadow
Category
Mid-20th Century Balinese Folk Art Paintings
Materials
Silk
Vintage Large Balinese Painting on Silk from Ubud Bali
Located in North Hollywood, CA
.
The Kamasan paintings feature two-dimensional compositions with imagery derived from the Wayang shadow
Category
Mid-20th Century Balinese Folk Art Paintings
Materials
Silk
Indonesian Contemporary Art by Kusbudiyanto - Penjual Jamu Gendong
By Kusbudiyanto
Located in Paris, IDF
themes such as the tradition of Satu Suro, Keris and other themes such as shadow puppet performances
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
H 25.6 in W 25.6 in D 1.19 in
Indonesian Contemporary Art by Kusbudiyanto - Grandpa’s House
By Kusbudiyanto
Located in Paris, IDF
other themes such as shadow puppet performances. These works were purchased by Mr. Seno Samudro who is
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic, Mixed Media
H 35.44 in W 27.56 in D 1.19 in
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Shadow Puppets For Sale on 1stDibs
On 1stDibs, there are several options of shadow puppets available for sale. Today, if you’re looking for editions of these works and are unable to find the perfect match for your home, our selection also includes. These items have been made for many years, with versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Shadow puppets available on 1stDibs span a range of colors that includes brown, black and more. There have been many well-done artworks of this subject over the years, but those made by Kusbudiyanto are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Each of these unique pieces was handmade with extraordinary care, with artists most often working in animal skin, leather and wood.
How Much are Shadow Puppets?
Shadow puppets can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price for items in our inventory is $1,600, while the lowest priced sells for $695 and the highest can go for as much as $3,600.
Questions About Shadow Puppets
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022It is believed that shadow puppetry originated in China during the Han Dynasty, which is more than two thousand years ago. Shadow plays feature transparent shapes or puppets that are worked against a screen and lit from behind. Their colors and details are seen by the audience, so they aren’t just a shadow but a much more dynamic representation. Shop a collection of Chinese puppets from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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