Charming miniature Wayang Kulit style shadow-puppet figure, hand-cut from horn (likely water-buffalo) with incised decoration, mounted on a small turned base. A neat desktop collectible that displays the instantly recognisable profile of Javanese/Balinese puppet theatre.
This small decorative carving echoes the silhouettes used in traditional Indonesian shadow theatre. The translucent horn takes light beautifully and the piece displays well on a shelf or in a cabinet. A thoughtful gift for collectors of ethnographic art, Asian crafts, or miniature curios.