Javanese shadow puppets

On a portable stage, the puppeteer-priest sets up his framed screen and lamps. He will thrill and enchant a crowd with his puppets. To the women, seated in front of the screen, the leather puppets appear as shadows. The men, behind the screen, see the beautifully painted figures.

· Javanese shadow puppets in Brighton Museum's collections
· More about Javanese shadow puppet performance
· Shadow puppets as a theme in Performance Gallery
· References