{"product_id":"goat-skin","title":"Vintage Javanese Wayang Deity on Pierced Goatskin","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eArchive Notes\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn extraordinary piece of Indonesian folk art with traditional leatherworking techniques of \u003cstrong\u003eJavanese wayang kulit\u003c\/strong\u003e on an entire natural goatskin hide (including the tail). At the center is a hand-painted and extensively pierced detailing worked through the skin itself. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis follows the traditional construction of \u003cem\u003ewayang kulit\u003c\/em\u003e, in which an artist cuts and punches the decoration using small chisels. The cut-outs are fundamental to the appearance of a traditional shadow puppet. Light passes through and around all the openings and transforms into a moving shadow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe figure is visible from the flesh side as a ghostly image, outlining the decoration penetrating through the hide. Easily displays on the wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Indonesia, Java\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid-20th century\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural goatskin hide, pigments\/paint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-painted wayang figure with extensive pierced, punched, cut and incised detailing executed through the hide in the manner of traditional wayang kulit leatherwork\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eApx: 35 inches Tall × 24 inches Wide\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vintage condition with wear consistent with age and construction. Natural variation throughout the hide with irregular edges, and some discoloration \/ surface wear. Irregularities to the perimeter are inherent to the natural hide. Please examine photographs closely.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"DEADSKULL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46660300079301,"sku":null,"price":425.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0759\/4849\/0949\/files\/5D74F8CA-7287-45A2-AAA7-090B07E96C23.jpg?v=1785884947","url":"https:\/\/deadskull.co\/products\/goat-skin","provider":"DEADSKULL","version":"1.0","type":"link"}