Indonesian Antique Wayang Kulit Shadow Puppet with Heart and Gold Teeth horse and trees no small feat

no small feat

coarse horsehair bristles (with just a few lighter mixed in)

This piece is in overall good antique condition

I have not attempted to polish this as I like the patina

"Greenduck Metal Stamping Co"

Indonesian Antique Wayang Kulit Shadow Puppet with Heart and Gold Teeth horse and trees no small featThis 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,