bontoks
Bontoks are a traditional form of Indonesian shadow puppetry known as *wayang kulit*, originating from the Javanese and Sundanese cultures. The term "bontoks" itself is not widely recognized in academic or cultural literature, but it may refer to a specific regional variant or a colloquial term for these puppets. Wayang kulit involves intricate leather puppets manipulated by a puppeteer (*dalang*) to narrate epic tales, often drawn from Hindu epics like the *Ramayana* or *Mahabharata*, or Islamic stories.
The puppets are crafted from buffalo or cowhide, painted with vivid colors, and feature elongated limbs and
Wayang kulit holds significant cultural and religious importance in Indonesia, often used to convey moral lessons