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alexish · 8th June 2017, 02:53 AM

I hereby enclose pictures of new Balinese sarung and handles for comments.

I have two questions.

1. The majority of figural Balinese hilts are in the form of Raksasas. Are those hilts that are in the form of Dewas, gods or kings reserved for royalty or nobility?

2. Is a hilt that is in the form of a Naga or Singa (as seen in the picture) traditionally Balinese, or influenced by Madurese/Sumenep motifs?

8th June 2017, 02:53 AM	#1
alexish Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Posts: 127	New Bali Sarung and Handles I hereby enclose pictures of new Balinese sarung and handles for comments. I have two questions. 1. The majority of figural Balinese hilts are in the form of Raksasas. Are those hilts that are in the form of Dewas, gods or kings reserved for royalty or nobility? 2. Is a hilt that is in the form of a Naga or Singa (as seen in the picture) traditionally Balinese, or influenced by Madurese/Sumenep motifs? Attached Images