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.

We have been able to keep the prices constant at US$40 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 answer any questions and send further information or more pictures. For enquiries and orders please mention the item number below the picture.

Heroes, Kings & Warriors
1018 Rama Wijaya, King of Ayodhya and Hero of the Ramayana US$50	1022 Rama Wijaya, King of Ayodhya and Hero of the Ramayana US$50	1070 Rama Wijaya, King of Ayodhya and Hero of the Ramayana - paint chips US$40
1073 Wratsomka, Hero of the Mahabarata - paint chips US$50	1081 Kokrosono, Prince of Madura (Mahabarata) - paint chips US$40	1086 Kokrosono, Prince of Madura (Mahabarata) US$50
1100 Nakula & Sadewa, Twins of the Pandawas (Mahabarata) US$90 for the pair
Gods Sorry, this category is sold out!
Ladies Sorry, this category is sold out!
Demons and Ghosts This category is our specialty. Please contact us with any questions you have!
1037 Unnamed Daemon US$80	1047 An Unnamed Daemon, some paint chipped US$60	1051 The Giant Buta Repani (Mahabarata)US$60
1054 The Red Ogre Prajurit Rakitik, right arm missing US$30
Clowns Sorry, this category is sold out!
Animals Very few animal puppets are available elsewhere, yet we have a wide selection. Please contact us with your questions!
1004 Garuda Jatayu, Bird of Heaven (Ramayana) - slightly damaged(1) US$100	1005 Garuda Jatayu, Bird of Heaven (Ramayana) - slightly damaged(1) US$100	1010 Garuda Jatayu, Bird of Heaven (Ramayana) - slightly damaged(1) US$100
(1) Wings are detachable and the joints are easily damaged by rough handling (e.g. in fighting scenes). This kind of damage is very common and can be repaired, but we sell such puppets as we found them.