Indonesian Shadow Puppets

In South Asia, a group numbering 17,508 islands known as Indonesia. Only about 6,000 of these islands are inhabited, but actually there are over 222 million people live here. The five largest islands consist of Java, Sumatra, Kalimantan, Sulawesi and New Guinea. This Muslim country is especially known for hand-carvings representing many faiths, they lived in the past and still do today. The unique sculptures that are part of the history of Indonesia are being sought for what they represent, and they make unusual gifts.

Buddha

Among the unusual and unique sculptures in Bali one of the most is carved Buddha. Religion in this area is mainly Hindu, Buddha, but is recognized in this area as a reincarnation of the Hindu god Vishnu. The temples of this island have many statues of Buddha sculptures and elaborate these are some of the most beautiful in the world. One in particular, is carved into the wood of trees rain. The tranquility of the Buddha as he meditated raising his left hand to ward off evil and the right to show he is in meditation is one of the most popular. This Buddha is seated on a lotus flower with a lotus bud on her right side and left. One of the most unique gifts, is a favorite of many.

The game Dakon

Another element that would make a wonderful conversation about the game Dakon. This function that stands out in this wood carving is the spirit horse that is 35 cm long and 11 inches tall. A native product to an area of Sumatra, it is a popular game of strategy that can be compared to chess. This item is hand carved from teak and colorful. Even if you never learn to play the game, this exquisite piece of history of Indonesia is a magnificent sculpture of possessing.

Hampatong Pair

This sculpture can be made of wood or bone and are two inches to six feet high. Carved on the island of Borneo, the Dayak people, this pair is intended to be placed at the entrance of the house to keep evil spirits. They can be pruned to resemble a family member who has succeeded. The Hampatongs are sculpted from iron and are a temporary home for the dead souls.

Dragon

Carved out of the rain tree is a hardwood with a grain interlock that prevents the cracking, the dragon shows the influence of Chinese traders were on the Indonesian people. It is a marvelous representation of a dragon that is 21 cm long and 22 inches tall.

Ganesha

A sculpture cast in sand back to the original lava rock is the Hindu elephant god of prosperity. Ganesha is the favorite of many. The son of Shiva and Durga, Ganesha worship before activities such as education is a thought to bring good luck. This sculpture is flat back to be hung on a wall or placed on a shelf.

The Queen - Wood Tribal Stick puppets

The queen, wife of the head, is a puppet alien who has been based on the Dayak civilization on the island of Kalimantan, formerly known as Borneo. A reversible puppet from water buffalo hide, Wayang Kulit this carved and painted on each side. Wayang Kulit shadow puppet means and has probably been used for puppet theater in Borneo. The puppet theater is not only a source of diversion of fun for the people of Java and Bali, but a source of education. In the classical Hindu teaching as old as the Ramayana and the Mahabharata, which are two of India's two most epic poems about the war between Pandavas and Kauravas families and the incarnation of the god Vishnu, the puppet theater teaches history of the people who lived there several years ago.

Kirin Chinese - carved terra cotta

The Kirin is a Chinese animal species is a cross of a dragon, a horse and a dog. The body is.