Indonesian Antique Wayang Kulit Shadow Puppet with Heart and Gold Teeth collectible basket Made with black ink

Made with black ink

presumed to be ivory

making this useful as a paperweight as well

very fine Kutch mirror work embroidery

and wired on the back for hanging

Indonesian Antique Wayang Kulit Shadow Puppet with Heart and Gold Teeth collectible basket Made with black inkThis is a wonderful antique Javanese Wayang Kulit shadow puppet who resembles the famous character of "Bagong, a sort of clownish servant, except for those bared fangs, which make me think, rather, that he represents some sort of ogre. He's a pretty great one, whoever he is, with exposed red heart and that gorgeous black and white patterned skirt. I'd hang him near the door to greet and or ward off visitors! The puppet is made of water buffalo hide,