{"product_id":"antique-javanese-wayang-kulit-puppet-wall-art-trade","title":"Antique Javanese Wayang Kulit Puppet Wall Art (Trade)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a lovely,  rare and highly articulated artifact of Indonesian shadow theater. This antique Wayang Kulit puppet represents the noble monkey general, Hanuman, hand-carved from translucent water buffalo hide. The figure is a masterclass in traditional Balinese or Javanese craftsmanship, featuring thousands of pin-hole perforations and hand-painted details in red, black, and genuine gold leaf. The puppet is professionally float-mounted within a deep shadow-box frame, allowing the intricate silhouette and the original horn-carved control rods to be viewed as a three-dimensional sculpture. The warm terracotta matting provides a neutral, earthy backdrop that highlights the aged patina of the hide. At 34 inches tall, this piece serves as a sophisticated architectural anchor, bridging the gap between folk-art storytelling and contemporary gallery-style decor.\u2028As an authentic antique artifact, \"The Sacred Sentinel\" is presented in its Original Antique Condition. The puppet displays a beautifully weathered character, with softened pigments, minor surface variations on the hide, and a rich patina on the horn rods that serve as proof of its history as a functional performance tool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e • *Era: Early to Mid-20th Century\u003cbr\u003e • *Size: 24\" W x 2\" D x 34\" H\u003cbr\u003e • *Material: Hand-Carved Water Buffalo Hide; Natural Pigments; Gold Leaf; Horn Rods; Wood Frame\u003cbr\u003e • *Color: Warm terracotta \u003cbr\u003e • *Features: Full performance articulation; intricate \"Lace-work\" perforations; original horn control rods.\u003cbr\u003e • *Origin: Indonesia (Java or Bali)\u003cbr\u003e • *Condition: Original Antique Condition. Displays authentic signs of performance use, including a time-earned patina, soft surface weathering, and natural variations in the hide consistent with its age.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e • **Please bear in mind that colors of products shown may vary slightly from their original color due to monitor display settings or photography studio\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DE-COR | Globally Inspired","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49770384031981,"sku":"IMG_1731","price":825.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0288\/5256\/files\/AntiqueJavaneseWayangKulitPuppetWallArt.png?v=1775869767","url":"https:\/\/de-cor.com\/products\/antique-javanese-wayang-kulit-puppet-wall-art-trade","provider":"DE-COR | Globally Inspired","version":"1.0","type":"link"}