Wayang Kulit onder begeleiding van een gamelanorkest, Nederlands-Indië 1890 - 1900

This photograph, taken by Kassian Céphas between 1890 and 1900, captures a traditional Wayang Kulit performance in the Dutch East Indies (now Indonesia). The image depicts a group of musicians playing the gamelan, a traditional Indonesian orchestra, while puppeteers manipulate leather shadow puppets behind a white screen. This photograph is a valuable document of Indonesian cultural heritage, showcasing the rich and vibrant traditions of Wayang Kulit, which has been practiced for centuries. The photograph is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.