question about Bali Hilts

[simatua]

Lately i bought this Bali hilt (danganan); some age i.mo. and made of a very light wood. But the expression of the face and the body attracted my attention.

I know there is a lot of Hindu-influence with Bali hilts. So this hilt form probably represents a mystical creature from the mahabharata.

Does someone know the name of this form / creature ?

Could someone tell me what the meaning is of the position of the hands of this bali hilt ?

[Sajen]

Hello,

it's maybe Petruk (Bali name: Jaragan) but I am not pretty sure.

Regards,

Detlef

[Sajen]

I just get a hint that the figure have fangs. So it normally can't be Petruck since he is one of the "good" panakawans.

[Marcokeris]

This Balì hilt could be (not shure) Petruk

[Sajen]

Nice hilt Marco, do you know which sort of ivory?

Regards,

Detlef

[Marcokeris]

Nice hilt Marco, do you know which sort of ivory?

Regards,

Detlef
Thanks Detlef
About ivory.. :confused: not sure elephant

[Sajen]

I only ask for the material since I don't see the typical age crack's for elephant ivory, but it may be that it's not so very old anyhow the carving is very nice. :)