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(1)	1019 Punta Dewa, Eldest of the Pandawa Brothers (Mahabarata) - slightly damaged US$40	1022 Rama Wijaya, King of Ayodhya and Hero of the Ramayana US$50(1)
(1) We have more similar items in stock, which are not shown here. Please contact us if you are interested.
Gods Rare items, limited stock!
1043 Gatot Kaca, King of the Sky (Mahabarata) US$80	1044 Betara Brahma, King of the Gods (very rare!) US$80
Ladies Sorry, we're sold out!
Demons and Ghosts This category is our specialty. Please contact us with your special requests!
1038 Kicaka, Commander-in-Chief of King Virata (Mahabarata) US$80	1051 The Giant Buta Repani (Mahabarata) US$60	1029 The Daemon Buta Alas (Mahabarata), body has slight woodworm damage US$40
1047 An Unnamed Daemon, some paint chipped US$60	1049 The Ogre Kikalong, right arm & body has slight woodworm damage US$40	1054 The Red Ogre Prajurit Rakitik, right arm missing US$30
1037 Unnamed Daemon US$80	1056 The Daemon Baruna US$80
Clowns Rare items, limited stock!
	1045 Limbuk, Wife of Clown Gareng, some paint chips US$80
Animals Very few animal puppets are available elsewhere, yet we can supply almost any character. Please contact us with your special requests!
1010 Garuda Jatayu, Bird of Heaven (Ramayana) - slightly damaged(2) US$100(1)	1058 The Horse Turonggo Sora (Mahabarata) US$80 ON HOLD	1021 The Ape Hanuman (Ramayana) US$100 ON HOLD
1007 Garuda Jatayu, Bird of Heaven (Ramayana) US$120(1)	1059 The Elephant Gajah Sora (Mahabarata) - rare! US$100 ON HOLD	1014 The Snake Naga Gini, father of Bima (Mahabarata) - very rare! US$120 ON HOLD
1012 The Bat Lowa Sora, with wooden wings (rare!) US$120 ON HOLD	1061 Turtle Lady Kura-Kura Perempuan (Mahabarata) - very rare! US$80 ON HOLD	1062 The Turtle Man Kura-Kura (Mahabarata) - rare! US$80 ON HOLD
(1) We have more similar items in stock, which are not shown here. Please contact us if you are interested. (2) 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.