WAYANG GOLEK
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Wayang Golek is a traditional Indonesian puppet play carried out with rod puppets as those shown below. It is especially popular in Sunda (Western Java) and Central Java. The puppet bodies are carved from Acacia wood with intricate and fine details, hand-painted and dressed in Batik clothes, which are traditionally sown from recycled material and exchanged every few years.

Indonesian Arts Network gets antique Wayang Golek puppets directly from real Dalangs (puppeteers), who used them in actual Wayang performances for 20 - 40 years. We select puppets in good overall conditions, but signs of age and use are of course visible - and add to the authenticity.

We are frequently receiving shipment of sometimes several hundred antique Wayang Golek Rod Puppets. Below you can see our current stock, or click here to see the newest additions.

We have been able to keep the prices constant at US$30 to 120 per puppet for many years. Among the few places selling such antique puppets, we have the lowest prices and the widest variety. Furthermore, we offer discounts for large and bulk orders: 10% off for orders of 10 or more, 20% off above 50 puppets. They sell quickly, so order soon!

You can click on each of the pictures below to get a close-up view. We are happy to send additional pictures on request. For enquiries and orders please mention the order number below the picture.

Heroes
0858 Nakula and Sadewa (Pair), Twins of the Pandawa Family (Mahabarata) - Can you tell them apart? US$90 for the pair		0855 Nakula or Sadewa, one of the Pandawa Twins US$40
0860/0865 Laksmana, Young Brother of Rama (Ramayana) - very big puppets! US$60 each		0879 Yudistira/Punta Dewa, the Eldest of Pandawa Family (Mahabarata) US$40
0937 Durna, Teacher of the Pandawas (Mahabarata) US$70	0871/0934 Setyaki, Warrior of Dwarawati (Mahabarata) US$50 each
0941 Abiyoso, Hero from the Mahabarata US$70	0949 Sitidja, Hero from the Mahabarata US$70	0952 Wratsomgka, Hero from the Mahabarata US$70
Kings and Princes
0852/0853 Rama Wijaya, King of Ayodhya (Ramayana) US$50 each		0948 Kokrosono, Prince of Madura (Mahabarata) US$50
Gods - Rare items, limited stock!
0859 Karna Surya Atmaja, Son of the God of the Sun (Mahabarata) US$60	0816/0857 Gatot Kaca, the King of the Sky - with coloured face US$80 each ON HOLD
0940 Betara Brahma, King of the Gods - very rare! (Mahabarata) US$90
Ladies
0876 Dewi Woro/Sembadra (Wife of Arjuna) US$50	0868 Dewi Kunthi, the Mother of Pandawa (Mahabarata) - very big puppet! US$60
Demons and Ghosts - Rare items, limited stock!
0823/0824 Indrajit, Rahwana's Son (Mahabarata) US$60 each		0911 Wilkamrono, the Blue Ogre (Mahabarata) US$80
0912 Buto Ijo, the Green Ogre (Mahabarata) US$80	0916 Putut Janaka, Demon from the Mahabarata US$70	0919 Duromejo, a Funny Ghost (Mahabarata) US$80
Clowns - Rare items, limited stock!
0917 Sorowito, Evil Giant Clown (Mahabarata) US$80	0910 Togog, Evil Clown (Mahabarata) US$80
Animals - Rare items, limited stock!
New Stock ARRIVING SOON!