Pair of Large Kuda Lumping Ceremonial Horses from Java

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A stunning and ornate pair of circa 1950 Kuda Lumping painted ceremonial horses, hand crafted these enormous horses have been used for over a century in the Javanese Kuda Lumping dances, the dancers perform using rattan horses, generally colourful and decorated with beads and sequins. Adults use larger horses than children. Children's horses may also be cut from bamboo mats. Performers wear colorful clothes and may occasionally dress as soldiers. The costume may also include small bells strung around the ankle. These two enormous horses are hand crafted from rattan, bamboo, natural grass and hair, and each side of the horse is individually hand decorated. Please note we also have a pair of smaller Kuda Lumping Horses for sale on another listing.

Horse with Mane 190 cm Length, 102 cm Height, 6 cm Depth 

Horse without mane 174 cm Length, 82 cm Height, 3 cm Depth 

Price shown is for the pair of horses.

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