Wayang Golek Puppets Photo Gallery by Walter O. Koenig at pbase.com

Wayang Golek Puppets

The Wayang Golek puppets shown in this gallery were made in Bogor, West-Java, Indonesia between 1992 and 1994 on my commission and are of performance quality.
This set comprises 74 puppets, each of them a character in the Sanskrit Epic, the Mahabharata, except where noted in the description.
This set has been displayed at the Library of Congress several times, George Washington University, the Shirlington Artists Guild and Virginia Public Television.
I am in the process of photographing the entire set. Please check back often.
To learn more, click on "About Wayang Golek" at the end of the gallery.
To see more images click on "Older Images Gallery".

Wayang Golek Puppet - Yudistira	Wayang Golek Puppet - Bima	Wayang Golek Puppet - Arjuna	Wayang Golek Puppets -Nakula and Sadewa	Wayang Golek Puppet - Kresna
Wayang Golek Puppet - Abimanyu	Wayang Golek Puppet - Perkesit	Wayang Golek Puppet - Gatotkaca	Wayang Golek Puppet - Satria Ladak	Wayang Golek Puppets - Batara Guru
Wayang Golek Puppets - Brahma	Wayang Golek Puppets - Indra	Wayang Golek Puppet - Bisma	Wayang Golek Puppets - Salya	Wayang Golek Puppet - Draupadi
Wayang Golek Puppet - Subadra	Wayang Golek Puppet - Srikandi	Wayang Golek Puppet - Arimbi	Wayang Golek Puppet - Abiasa	Wayang Golek Puppet - Pendeta
Wayang Golek Puppet - Pendeta	Wayang Golek Puppet - Emban Geulis	Wayang Golek Puppet - Togog	:: Older Images Gallery ::	:: About Wayang Golek ::

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seniman		12-Dec-2011 08:49
my deep gratitude and appreciate for you Walter ! very nice collections.. *hap

virtualink		15-Nov-2011 16:03
Fascinating gallery! Very useful info.

Guest		20-Oct-2010 01:02
emily and bob

Guest		20-Oct-2010 01:01
bobs

Guest		20-Oct-2010 01:01
emily and jack

Guest		20-Oct-2010 00:59
jasmine is moldy

Guest		20-Oct-2010 00:59
Shakya and tom .A

larose forest photos		02-Sep-2010 16:27
This is a fascinating gallery, in the fullest sense of the word. They are unique and beautifully created puppets. I can well understand why they have been exhibited. BV

FrankB		02-Sep-2010 04:54
old books and Indonesian puppets!...how about something mundane...like stamps? :-) great gallery....V

adi		05-May-2010 03:15
hello walter. i'm artisan of wayang golek ncase you need one... i want to sell my wayang golek wold wide.. thank..

Available Light Images		11-Jan-2010 04:58
Fantastic collection Walter... I loved my time in Indonesia... terima kasih

Flo Hendry		20-Oct-2009 02:18
Very cool puppets, so much details in these. Great gallery with very consistent lighting. Excellent!

lyse		18-Sep-2009 02:49
YOURS PUPPETS ARE BEAUTIFUL? I LIVE IN NEW CALEDONIA THERE IS MUCH INDONESIAN PEOPLE HERE? BUT THE PUPPET ARE UNKNOW! by the local population! it's a pity! thanks to give us much photo on your site!! bye bye i love them!

Gerda Kettner		25-Jan-2009 16:45
enjoyed all three galleries, fantastic puppets, colorful, unique and very interesting, great workmanship, nicely represented excellent collection Walter V

BRYANN		06-Oct-2008 15:35
i want WALTER the puppet

pkocinski		31-Jul-2008 20:08
Truly wonderful collection. Thank you.

Jola Dziubinska		30-Jul-2008 20:29
Awesome collection, technicaly great photos. V.

Ronny Van Eeckhoutte		29-Jul-2008 21:27
Truly wonderful and amazing portfolio, v...

geonni banner		14-Jul-2008 16:19
Wow. Amazing. V

Ken Chambers ARPS		08-Jul-2008 20:24
Unique collection of exotic puppets, nicely photographed...v

Bart Aldrich		22-Jun-2008 22:02
Nice collection, Walter. Thanks

Guest		09-Jun-2008 15:17
Call me Walt when u r in Jakarta OK? Glad you like the wayang so much.

Chad Ramsey		05-Jun-2008 03:21
Excellent shots and subject Walter. Neat! V

LeeG		04-Jun-2008 22:39
Wonderful collection, Walter! Well presented and interesting information as well. ~V When is your first puppet show? :o)

an nguyen		04-Jun-2008 18:23
Wow, what a amazing collection you have. V

Bill Warren		04-Jun-2008 18:13
Very interesting and unique puppets. Great idea to shoot against the white background to bring out the details. This will be something to see when done. Voted

Fong Lam		29-May-2008 18:22
Great gallery of puppets, just can't wait to see more additions. ~V~

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