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Jacob

20th March 2005 06:51 PM

Iconography of balinese hilt, question

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Does anyone know the significance of the mask on the backs of the heads of antropomorhic balinese keris? Here are some examples.

nechesh

20th March 2005 09:09 PM

Hi Jacob. I believe it is Garuda and is there as a guardian spirit for protection.

DAHenkel

21st March 2005 02:16 PM

They are called Garuda mungkur. They're like having eyes in the back of your head.

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