That is interesting Gustav, but just as I have trouble in relating the singo barong to Jawa, I have also have a lot of difficulty in relating the pamor of the blade in Bali dress to Bali. Then we have that aberrant greneng.
My present gut feeling is Madura, and yes, probably trade. Ignoring the details, the overall pawakan tends more to Madura than to Jawa or to Bali.
Pamor tangkis can be regarded as protective against black magic, but the two pamors used here, if evaluated separately are generally protective in the case of adeg wengkon, and protecive against want in the case of wos wutah. Pretty nice combination for something going into the market place.
Please note:- "gut feeling". Do not ask me for logic or other examples, I am talking "feeling" not logic.
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