Javanese Wayang Golek rod puppet #9063

 

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#9063 20" tall Indonesian Wayang Golek (rod puppet) from Java, hand carved wood, the head turns and arms move, used to tell Hindu heroic tales in the puppet theatre, 20thC vintage, some dings from use, but general good condition, this character is Batara Kresna - King of Dwarawati, and the wisest man on earth, he is the incarnation of Wisnu, the god charged with bringing peace on earth, his elaborate bird headdress with golden crown represents the god Garuda Jatayu, king of birds and chariot of Wisnu, Wisnu would ride on the back of this half man, half bird warior, and together they were quite the crime fighting team $125.00