Material: Buffalo hide, buffalo horn, paint
Style: Bali
Size: Height 61 cm (excluding the bottom of the stick), Height 84  cm (including the bottom of the stick), Width 27 cm
Order Number: ASPBB1

Early – mid 20th century

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The post Antique Shadow Puppet (Wayang Kulit): Batara Brahma appeared first on Murni's in Bali.

Material: Buffalo hide, buffalo horn, paint
Style: Bali
Size: Height 46 cm (excluding the bottom of the stick), Height  65 cm (including the bottom of the stick), Width 20 cm
Order Number: ASPBW1

Early – mid 20th century

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The post Antique Shadow Puppet (Wayang Kulit): Begawan Wisrawa appeared first on Murni's in Bali.

Material: Buffalo hide, buffalo horn, paint
Style: Bali
Size: Height 52.5 cm (excluding the bottom of the stick), Height 75 cm (including the bottom of the stick), Width 29 cm
Order Number: ASPDU1

Early – mid 20th century

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The post Antique Shadow Puppet (Wayang Kulit): Durmegati appeared first on Murni's in Bali.

Material: Buffalo hide, buffalo horn, paint
Style: Bali
Size: Height 54 cm (excluding the bottom of the stick), Height 72.5 cm (including the bottom of the stick), Width 31 cm
Order Number: ASPD1

Early – mid 20th century

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The post Antique Shadow Puppet (Wayang Kulit): Durnetra appeared first on Murni's in Bali.

Material: Buffalo hide, buffalo horn, paint
Style: Bali
Size: Height 43 cm (excluding the bottom of the stick), Height  61 cm (including the bottom of the stick), Width  29 cm
Order Number: ASPG1

Early – mid 20th century

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The post Antique Shadow Puppet (Wayang Kulit): Garuda appeared first on Murni's in Bali.

Material: Buffalo hide, buffalo horn, paint
Style: Bali
Size: Height 50 cm (excluding the bottom of the stick), Height 69 cm (including the bottom of the stick), Width 26 cm
Order Number: ASPKJ1

Early – mid 20th century

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The post Antique Shadow Puppet (Wayang Kulit): Kapi Jembawan appeared first on Murni's in Bali.

Material: Buffalo hide, buffalo horn, paint
Style: Java
Size: Height 76 cm (excluding the bottom of the stick), Height 97 cm (including the bottom of the stick), Width 44 cm
Order Number: MHSAWYK1

The Kayonan is the shadow puppet that opens and closes and remains in place throughout the shadow puppet performance. It comes in 2 forms: the tree of life – or the holy mountain, when it is called gunungan.

In the centre of this one there is a pavillon, a male symbol, alluding to the fertility implications of the ritual wedding bed, the kobongan shrine.

It is placed right in the centre and separates the basically good puppet characters on the right and the basically bad characters on the left of the screen.

The tree also links the upper and lower worlds and its branches extend equally to the left and right.

When the puppeteer opens the performance with a flutter of this puppet, it is a sign that he is climbing the tree to the realm of the gods.

He invites the audience to walk through the doors and join him.

Early – mid 20th century

Map of Java

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The post Antique Wayang Kulit: Kayonan 1 appeared first on Murni's in Bali.

Material: Buffalo hide, buffalo horn, paint
Style: Java
Size: Height 78 cm (excluding the bottom of the stick), Height 102 cm (including the bottom of the stick), Width 46 cm
Order Number: MHSAWYK2

The Kayonan is the shadow puppet that opens and closes and remains in place throughout the shadow puppet performance. It comes in 2 forms: the tree of life – or the holy mountain, when it is called gunungan.

In the centre of this one there is a pavillon, a male symbol, alluding to the fertility implications of the ritual wedding bed, the kobongan shrine.

It is placed right in the centre and separates the basically good puppet characters on the right and the basically bad characters on the left of the screen.

The tree also links the upper and lower worlds and its branches extend equally to the left and right.

When the puppeteer opens the performance with a flutter of this puppet, it is a sign that he is climbing the tree to the realm of the gods.

He invites the audience to walk through the doors and join him.

There are some holes and tears through use.

Early – mid 20th century

Map of Java

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The post Antique Wayang Kulit: Kayonan 2 appeared first on Murni's in Bali.

Material: Buffalo hide, buffalo horn, paint
Style: Java
Size: Height 74 cm (excluding the bottom of the stick), Height 94 cm (including the bottom of the stick), Width 43 cm
Order Number: MHSAWYK3

The Kayonan is the shadow puppet that opens and closes and remains in place throughout the shadow puppet performance. It comes in 2 forms: the tree of life – or the holy mountain, when it is called gunungan.

In the centre of this one there is a pavillon, a male symbol, alluding to the fertility implications of the ritual wedding bed, the kobongan shrine.

It is placed right in the centre and separates the basically good puppet characters on the right and the basically bad characters on the left of the screen.

The tree also links the upper and lower worlds and its branches extend equally to the left and right.

When the puppeteer opens the performance with a flutter of this puppet, it is a sign that he is climbing the tree to the realm of the gods.

He invites the audience to walk through the doors and join him.

There are some holes and tears through use.

Early – mid 20th century

Map of Java

Please ask for the price (or make an offer).

The post Antique Wayang Kulit: Kayonan 3 appeared first on Murni's in Bali.

Material: Buffalo hide, buffalo horn, paint
Style: Java
Size: Height 101.5 cm (excluding the stand), Width 44.5 cm
Order Number: PS29

The Kayonan is the shadow puppet that opens and closes and remains in place throughout the shadow puppet performance. It comes in 2 forms: the tree of life – or the holy mountain, when it is called gunungan.

In the centre of this one there is a pavillon, a male symbol, alluding to the fertility implications of the ritual wedding bed, the kobongan shrine.

It is placed right in the centre and separates the basically good puppet characters on the right and the basically bad characters on the left of the screen.

The tree also links the upper and lower worlds and its branches extend equally to the left and right.

When the puppeteer opens the performance with a flutter of this puppet, it is a sign that he is climbing the tree to the realm of the gods.

He invites the audience to walk through the doors and join him.

Early – mid 20th century

Map of Java

Please ask for the price (or make an offer).

The post Antique Wayang Kulit: Kayonan 4 appeared first on Murni's in Bali.

Material: Buffalo hide, buffalo horn, paint
Style: Java, at least 75 years old
Size: Height 61.5 cm (excluding the stand), width 31.5 cm
Order Number: PS26

Background: The dalang places the ‘good’ puppets on his right and the rest on his left. The good are morally superior heroes. The others are enemies and inferior. In a Ramayana performance, Rama, Sita, Laksmana, the bird Jatayu and many members of Rama’s monkey army, as well as servants Twalen and Merdah, belong to the party of the right.

Their opponents belong to the party of the left and include the demon king Rawana, his son Indrajit, his brothers Kumbakarna and Wibisana, his army of demons and the two servants Delem and Sangut. The Kayonan (tree puppet) and Genungan (mountain puppet) and the Supreme god puppet belong to neither party and are placed in the cenre of the screen.

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The post Old Wayang Kulit: Delem appeared first on Murni's in Bali.

Material: Buffalo hide, buffalo horn, paint
Style: Bali
Size: Height 29 cm (excluding the bottom of the stick), Height  47 cm (including the bottom of the stick), Width 16 cm
Order Number: ASPMB1

Merdah is the son and assistant of Twalen, clowns in the Balinese shadow puppet theatre. He engages in humorous dialogue that is also full of good advice and wisdom.

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The post Shadow Puppet (Wayang Kulit): Merdah (Brown) appeared first on Murni's in Bali.

Material: Buffalo hide, buffalo horn, paint
Style: Bali
Size: Height 29  cm (excluding the bottom of the stick), Height 49  cm (including the bottom of the stick), Width 16 cm
Order Number: ASPMR1

Merdah is the son and assistant of Twalen, clowns in the Balinese shadow puppet theatre. He engages in humorous dialogue that is also full of good advice and wisdom.

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The post Shadow Puppet (Wayang Kulit): Merdah (Red) appeared first on Murni's in Bali.

Material: Buffalo hide, buffalo horn
Style: Java

Background: Arjuna is the third of 5 princely Pandawa brothers. His mission is to fight evil and uphold virtue. He is a hero in battle, fearless but refined, attractive to women, and capable of great asceticism. He has many wives and lovers. In contrast to Bima, he represents physical grace and gentleness, qualities the Javanese traditionally prize highly.

Small:

Height 31 cm (including stand), width 12 cm (shoulder to shoulder)
Order Number: PS7A

Medium:

Height 47 cm (including stand), width 12 cm (shoulder to shoulder)
Order Number: PS7B

Large:

Height 69.5 cm (including stand), width 18 cm (shoulder to shoulder)
Order Number: PS7C

The post Wayang Kulit: Arjuna appeared first on Murni's in Bali.

Material: Buffalo hide, buffalo horn
Style: Java

Small:

Height 31 cm (including stand), width 12 cm (shoulder to shoulder)
Order Number: PS33A

Medium:

Height 47 cm (including stand), width 15.5 cm (shoulder to shoulder)
Order Number: PS33B

Large:

Height 69.5 cm (including stand), width 18 cm (shoulder to shoulder)
Order Number: PS33C

The post Wayang Kulit: Bambang Somantri appeared first on Murni's in Bali.

Material: Buffalo hide, buffalo horn
Style: Java

Background: Batara Guru is the king of the gods. Batara is a title for a high god. He is also the king of the 3 Worlds: the upper, middle and lowest spheres. His 4 arms symbolize great power.

He is represented frontally, with head in profile, and feet turned outward. This is unlike the other puppets.

Small:

Height 31 cm (including stand), width 12 cm
Order Number: PS18A

Medium:

Height 47 cm (including stand), width 15.5 cm (shoulder to shoulder)
Order Number: PS18B

Large:

Height 69.5 cm (including stand), width 18 cm
Order Number: PS18C

The post Wayang Kulit: Batara Guru (Siwa) appeared first on Murni's in Bali.

Material: Buffalo hide, buffalo horn
Style: Java

Small:

Height 31 cm (including stand), width 12 cm
Order Number: PS17A

Medium:

Height 47 cm (including stand), width 15.5 cm (shoulder to shoulder)
Order Number: PS17B

Large:

Height 69.5 cm (including stand), width 18 cm
Order Number: PS17C

The post Wayang Kulit: Ciptoning appeared first on Murni's in Bali.

Material: Buffalo hide, buffalo horn
Style: Java
Size: Height 39.5 cm, width 28 cm
Order Number: PS16

Background: According to the Ramayana, Kausalya gave birth to two sons, Rama and Lesmono. Dasarata was their father.

Lesmono went with Rama and Sita into the forest. He was a determined celibate. Dasamuka’s younger sister, Sarpakenaka, fell in love with him but was rebuffed. She persisted and he cut off her nose and ears. She complained to her brother, who saw it as an opportunity to have revenge for the time Dasarata won over the two women he had been interested in.

He sent her husband, Maritja, to assume the form of a golden deer to tempt Sita away. Sita asked Rama to catch the deer. Marjita drew Rama deep into the forest. Sita was worried and sent Lesmono to find her husband, which he did although Rama had forbidden Lesmono to leave her.

Dasamuka appeared as an old ascetic and lured Sita out of the magic circle Rama had put her in. Dasamuka flew off with her to Langka. Rama declared war.

After the war Rama and Sita were reunited and returned to Ayodhya with Lesmono and Hanuman. Baroto, who had been regent, welcomed them back and Rama was crowned.

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The post Wayang Kulit: Deer appeared first on Murni's in Bali.

Material: Buffalo hide, buffalo horn
Style: Java

Background: Gatotkaca is the son of Bima and Arimbi. He is an immensely popular noble warrior, known for his bravery and loyalty, as well as his ability to fly.

Small:

Height 31 cm (including stand), width 12 cm
Order Number: PS19A

Medium:

Height 47 cm (including stand), width 15.5 cm (shoulder to shoulder)
Order Number: PS19B

Large:

Height 69.5 cm (including stand), width 18 cm
Order Number: PS19C

The post Wayang Kulit: Gatotkaca appeared first on Murni's in Bali.

Material: Buffalo hide, buffalo horn
Style: Bali
Size: Height 43 cm (without rod), 61 cm (with rod), width 19 cm
Order Number: PS1

Background: In the Ramayana epic, Hanuman is Lord of the monkeys, and leads his army against the wicked Rawana, who abducted King Rama’s beautiful wife, Sita. After a long and terrible war, he defeats and kills Rawana.

He holds the audience enraptured with his antics and humor and impresses with his devotion to Rama. He is an important Hindu deity.

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The post Wayang Kulit: Hanuman appeared first on Murni's in Bali.