Indonesian Antique Wayang Kulit Shadow Puppet with Heart and Gold Teeth 1920s playing cards Seemingly never used

Seemingly never used

Two original nails attaching one end of the handle to the box have been replaced with screws

This glaze appears again on the interior as halo-like outlines for the acidic blue-green hyroglyph-like decoration

It features an interior lid as well

making for a pair of striking and delightful boxes great for jewelry

Indonesian Antique Wayang Kulit Shadow Puppet with Heart and Gold Teeth 1920s playing cards Seemingly never usedThis 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,