Description: Inside the Puppet Box by Felicia Katz-Harris Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description Wayang kulit is a highly refined art form that has been performed in Java for hundreds of years. This book explores various aspects of Central Javanese wayang kulit and describes a collection of gold and bronze leaf Surakarta-style wayang kulit including over 200 wayang characters. Publisher Description Indonesian wayang kulit (shadow puppet) performance is one of the oldest and greatest storytelling traditions in the world and lies close to the heart of Javanese culture. These flat puppets, made from water buffalo hide, are elaborately decorated and perforated to cast spectacular shadows when used in performances that are usually based on classical literature with contemporary issues incorporated into particular scenes, and are always accompanied by a gamelon orchestra. An art of and for the people, wayang kulit remains a popular and significant form of cultural expression to this day.This book describes a collection of gold and bronze leaf Surakarta-style wayang kulit including over 200 wayang characters, which are identified by name and briefly introduced, providing a glimpse inside the puppet box. Author Biography Felicia Katz-Harris is the curator of Asian and Middle Eastern folk art at the Museum of International Folk Art in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Details ISBN 0295990740 ISBN-13 9780295990743 Title Inside the Puppet Box Author Felicia Katz-Harris Format Paperback Year 2010 Pages 200 Publisher University of Washington Press GE_Item_ID:157889584; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys
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ISBN-13: 9780295990743
Book Title: Inside the Puppet Box
Number of Pages: 200 Pages
Publication Name: Inside the Puppet Box : A Performance Collection of Wayang Kulit at the Museum of International Folk Art
Language: English
Publisher: University of Washington Press
Subject: Puppets & Puppetry, Museums, Tours, Points of Interest
Publication Year: 2010
Item Height: 0.6 in
Type: Textbook
Item Weight: 38.4 Oz
Item Length: 12.2 in
Author: Felicia Katz-Harris
Subject Area: Travel, Performing Arts
Item Width: 9.1 in
Format: Trade Paperback
