Hand Carved Puppets

Theater puppet, 'Monto, Queen Consort'

Jaitip captures the regal beauty of Monto in this extraordinary theater puppet. According to the Ramakien, Monto is the consort of Tosakanth, king of demons, and Sida's mother.


Merchant: NOVICA


Leather shadow puppet, 'God of Destruction'

Powerful Siwa makes his presence felt through this shadow puppet, hand-crafted with supreme mastery by Kadek Wira. A highly revered deity, Dewa Siwa purifies the world through the destruction of all that is negative.


Merchant: NOVICA


Leather shadow puppet, 'King Rama'

An elegant King Rama appears in the form of this shadow puppet, hand-crafted with exquisite perfection by Kadek Wira. The legendary hero wears the full regalia of a personage of his standing, his image crafted for the longstanding tradition of the Wayang Kulit.


Merchant: NOVICA


Leather shadow puppet, 'Wisnu on Garuda'

Wisnu and Garuda appear in artistic camaraderie, their colorful imagery carefully detailed. According to Hindu belief, every god travels between realms on a unique vehicle, and the brave Garuda, who has the body of a human and the head of an eagle, and serves Wisnu.


Merchant: NOVICA


Batik rod puppet, 'Cirebon Prince'

Magnificent in his regal attire, this prince represents the Cirebon court of northern Java. It flourished between the 15th and 16th, and marks the advent of Islam in the region.


Merchant: NOVICA


Batik rod puppet, 'Hero Princess in Love'

Panji and Condrokirono's legendary love story inspires this magnificent rod puppet by Nenny Lukhita. The story tells of prince Panji's search for love, and after many battles with nearby kingdoms, he finally falls for princess Condrokirono.


Merchant: NOVICA