Leather shadow puppet, 'Arjuna' (Indonesia) $132.95
Arjuna is the third of the five Pandawa brothers, famed protagonist of the Mahabharata epic. Born of the God Indra, he is known for infallible archery. This epic character comes to life as a Balinese shadow puppet by Keni Suharjono. He handcrafts the more...
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Leather shadow puppet, 'Lord Krishna' (Indonesia) $142.95
This exquisite Krishna puppet comes from the patient hands of Keni Suharjono. In Balinese Hindu legend, Krishna is an incarnation of God Vishnu, protector of the five Panca Pandawa brothers, who in turn symbolize truth, right conduct, love, peace and more...
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Leather shadow puppet, 'Lord Rama' (Indonesia) $152.95
Ramachandra, or Lord Rama is the seventh avatar of Lord Vishnu, according to Hindu belief. As the king of Ayodhya, he wears an ornate crown. Rama comes to life as a Balinese shadow puppet by Keni Suharjono. He handcrafts the image from leather, displ more...
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Leather shadow puppet, 'Powerful Son Ghattotkacha' (Indonesia) $137.95
Ghattotkacha is the son, Bimasena or Wrekodara, of the Pandawa family who ruled over the kingdom of Kuru. Inspired by the Hindu epic Mahabharata, Keni Suharjono handcrafts this shadow puppet from leather. Wings demonstrate Ghattotkacha's ability to f more...
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Leather shadow puppet, 'Princess Sita' (Indonesia) $112.95
Princess Sita is the devoted wife of the Hindu Lord Rama, the king of Ayodhya. She comes to life as a Balinese shadow puppet by Keni Suharjono. He handcrafts the lovely image from leather, displayed on a stand of albesia wood. Because each puppet is more...
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Leather shadow puppet, 'Righteous King Yudhisthira' (Indonesia) $142.95
According to the Mahabharata, Yudhisthira, the eldest of the Pandawa brothers, ruled over the kingdom of Kuru. Keni Suharjono handcrafts this shadow puppet from leather. Its light color symbolizes a kind and humble man. Because each puppet is decorat more...
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Leather shadow puppet, 'Singa the Lion' (Indonesia) $159.95
Designed for Bali's traditional wayang, this shadow puppet personifies Raja Singa, the King of Lions. According to Balinese beliefs, he is a protector, the owner of the jungle, and not only leader of its pack, but also of all the animals in the jungl more...
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Leather shadow puppet, 'Subhadra, Krishna's Sister' (Indonesia) $112.95
Subhadra lives the life of a princess, beautifully depicted as a Balinese shadow puppet. Wife of Arjuna, she is the half sister of Lord Krishna in the Hindu epic Mahabharata. Keni Suharjono handcrafts this image from leather, displayed on a stand of more...
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Leather shadow puppet, 'Warrior Shikhandi' (Indonesia) $112.95
Originally born as the daughter of Drupada, the king of Panchala, Shikhandi fought alongside his father in the Kurukshetra war. This character from the Mahabharata comes to life as a Balinese shadow puppet by Keni Suharjono. He handcrafts the image f more...
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