Indonesian Antique Wayang Kulit Shadow Puppet with Heart and Gold Teeth collectible basket What a sweet little rug

What a sweet little rug this is

presumed to be ivory

who Immigrated to Canada in 1954 and was based in Quebec

Large enough to be used as dinner plates

Made with black ink

Indonesian Antique Wayang Kulit Shadow Puppet with Heart and Gold Teeth collectible basket What a sweet little rugThis is a wonderful antique Javanese Wayang Kulit shadow puppet who resembles the famous character of "Bagong, a sort of clownish servant, except for those bared fangs, which make me think, rather, that he represents some sort of ogre. He's a pretty great one, whoever he is, with exposed red heart and that gorgeous black and white patterned skirt. I'd hang him near the door to greet and or ward off visitors! The puppet is made of water buffalo hide,