Indonesian Antique Wayang Kulit Shadow Puppet with Heart and Gold Teeth 1920s playing cards On a recent antiquing expedition

On a recent antiquing expedition to Maine I became pretty obsessed with old wooden spoons and paddles

This is the sort of vase I would always have on the table or shelf

making it especially well suited for the center of the table

making for a pair of striking and delightful boxes great for jewelry

Signed with what looks like "Jani" and stamped "Brandon Stoneware" - a pottery studio in Brandon

Indonesian Antique Wayang Kulit Shadow Puppet with Heart and Gold Teeth 1920s playing cards On a recent antiquing expeditionThis is a wonderful antique Javanese Wayang Kulit shadow puppet who resembles the famous character of "Bagong, a sort of clownish servant, except for those bared fangs, which make me think, rather, that he represents some sort of ogre. He's a pretty great one, whoever he is, with exposed red heart and that gorgeous black and white patterned skirt. I'd hang him near the door to greet and or ward off visitors! The puppet is made of water buffalo hide,