Indonesian Wayang Kulit Pierced Hide Hand Fan with Horn Handle indian temple toy horse MA estate sale of artist

MA estate sale of artist Lois Gross Smiley (1925-2019)

This pumpkin-shaped (or sometimes described as melon-shaped) rich green and bright orange lacquer box with incised vine

Victor-Emmanuel III (King of Italy)

This super sweet vintage handwoven kilim in red and black with cream patterned border and wheat and flower design measures just over 25" by 16 1/2" inches

Indonesian Wayang Kulit Pierced Hide Hand Fan with Horn Handle indian temple toy horse MA estate sale of artistThis 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