Indonesian Wayang Kulit Pierced Hide Hand Fan with Horn Handle display shelf The dark wooden frame itself

The dark wooden frame itself is in good condition

I continue to marvel at the wide array of things humans of different cultures do with walnuts

“The Lazy Son-in-law

perfect condition

Just lovely

Indonesian Wayang Kulit Pierced Hide Hand Fan with Horn Handle display shelf The dark wooden frame itselfThis Indonesian fan I believe dates to the very early 20th century, and, like traditional Javanese shadow theatre puppets, is made of finely pierced and painted hide parchment, most likely buffalo skin. At the center is a Wayang Kulit shadow puppet figure rendered in gold with with black details. The handle is carved black horn, extending up along the edges and attached by thread wound through pierced holes. Quite a wonderful thing, which indeed casts