Asian Wood stick? puppet needs ID and age

She is 21" long and made of wood. That's all I know.
Hope someone can tell me where she was made and possible age

Mikey

 

Wayang Golek Indonesian Puppet?

I had one a long time ago that I sold. I think they are so cool.

ETA: Not sure on age as these are still made today. I'm sure someone else will know though. Her dress lace reminds me of a bridesmaid outfit I had in the 80's.

 

Thank you tie.dye.cat. He/she is pretty cool. Hope i didn't waste my $4.00.

Mikey

 

$4? No, you definitely didn't waste your money.

 

As tie said, a Wayang Golek puppet. She is a she, from West Java.
Wayang Golek are traditionally Sundanese.
The west of Java is Sundanese, only Central Java has an ethnic Javanese population. The east is a mix of several ethnicities. Each part of Java has a different Wayang puppet/theatre tradition.
She was never used in a play, but made as a pretty souvenir. Judging from the fading of her sarung she has some age, but not enough to increase the value.
She may not be valuable, but $4 is a bargain.

 

Thank you very much A J. I'm always amazed with the wealth of information you have.

Mike