Hello From Hawaii Posted by jaylay on Mar 15, 2011
I just found this forum to get more information on a bunch of Wayang Golek puppets i just attained. I need more info on the age and characters of them ... anyone can help me out please?
Re: Hello From Hawaii Posted by Rikka on Mar 15, 2011
Hi Jaylay! Welcome, I hope you find the information you are looking for.
Re: Hello From Hawaii Posted by LJ on Mar 15, 2011
Welcome! I would check with Naomi - Puppets in Melbourne - she has some great information!http://www.schoolofpuppetry.com.au/
Re: Hello From Hawaii Posted by Billy D. Fuller on Mar 15, 2011
Welcome to Puppets and Stuff, is it possible to see pictures of these items in order to better identify them.
Re: Hello From Hawaii Posted by Na on Mar 15, 2011
Thanks for the plug LJ. I posted on the other thread, but will add that wayang golek isn't something I've added to the site yet. It's quite literally at the top of my to do list as it's the last of my 'definitions' posts that I've been adding.
Re: Hello From Hawaii Posted by jaylay on Mar 15, 2011
Re: Hello From Hawaii Posted by Billy D. Fuller on Mar 15, 2011
Welcome to Puppets and Stuff, is it possible to see pictures of these items in order to better identify them.
Are there any identifying marks on them that might indicate where they were made.
Re: Hello From Hawaii Posted by jaylay on Mar 15, 2011
only thing i could find are numbers (corresponding which parts go to which puppet) and names on the sticks.
Re: Hello From Hawaii Posted by Billy D. Fuller on Mar 15, 2011
only thing i could find are numbers (corresponding which parts go to which puppet) and names on the sticks.
What are some of the names on the sticks?
Re: Hello From Hawaii Posted by Sonny on Mar 16, 2011
Neat! I have 4 of those same heads. I dont think that they are that old. I have about 30 puppets heads from all eras. They are very nicely hand crafted. I do believe these are Indonesian....Wayang is an Indonesian word for theater. Hindu stories coincide with certain puppets.
http://www.csudh.edu/dearhabermas/indonpup03.htm
A good indicator to approximate age is to look at the material/fabric. Does it show age, possible a trendy pattern of the time? How brittle is the fabric. That should give you an idea. You do have a very nice collection. Congrats.
Many puppet heads are sold and said to be vintage or antiques, be wary, some of these have been made to look old. Some do look real old, and wear or should I say scuffing is universal, meaning the scuffs and wear marks are consistant throughout the whole head. This can only mean that they were made recently and either buried, tossed in a dryer or tumbler to show some age. Here is a link to wood aging : http://www.hauntforum.com/showthread.php?t=17697 . It can be done so watch out for fakes.
