Not all apes are Hanuman
And not all demons are Rahwana.
I have been meaning to say this since reading the togogan thread a few weeks back. Not all apes are Hanuman, and in Bali, Sugriwa and Subali (both red and kings), as well as Anila (blue) are also very popular characters from the Ramayana who are often seen popping up in folk art.
Hanuman should be white and have a) the kuku pancanaka - large thumb nail (like a kerambit) and b) the poleng chequered sarong.
Demons / raksasa are in my observations, often Kumbakarna, rather than Rahwana. Kumbakarna is Rahwana's patriotic brother and a favorit character amongst the kesatria caste.
Warm regards,
Bram
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