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Indonesian Shadow Puppets

Ibrahim (78) (R) with his wife Rugiyem (75) (L) show shadow puppets in Wukirsari, Imogiri, Bantul, Yogyakarta, Indonesia on May 23, 2016. Shadow puppets are made of buffalo skin an Indonesian traditional art that developed in Java island. Shadow puppets played by a puppeteer accompanied by gamelan orchestra music and puppets figure narratives strories from Mahabarta dan Ramayana. Shadow puppets show has been recognized by UNESCO on November 7, 2003 as Masterpiece of Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity. Besides being a traditional art has become a puppet crafts for souvenirs, wall hanging and other decoration.(Photo by Pradita Utana/NurPhoto)

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Photo ID	#1228908
Date Taken	23 May 2016
Location	N/A
Photographer	Pradita Utana/NurPHoto
Category	Human Interest
Copyright	© 2026 NurPhoto - Pradita Utana/NurPHoto

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