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Bjorn · 7th February 2013, 07:02 PM

I have come across this gandik type twice now and am curious as to what exactly is depicted here. The lower figure reminds me of a rhinoceros while the upper figure may represent a predator of some sort, a tiger perhaps?

Does anyone know what is depicted on this gandik? Does it represent a scene from a story, epic, myth or legend? What are the meanings associated with this depiction? What is this gandik meant to tell the person viewing it?

PS: Both keris I have seen it on are from Bali.

7th February 2013, 07:02 PM	#1
Bjorn Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Netherlands Posts: 188	What is the meaning behind this gandik type? I have come across this gandik type twice now and am curious as to what exactly is depicted here. The lower figure reminds me of a rhinoceros while the upper figure may represent a predator of some sort, a tiger perhaps? Does anyone know what is depicted on this gandik? Does it represent a scene from a story, epic, myth or legend? What are the meanings associated with this depiction? What is this gandik meant to tell the person viewing it? PS: Both keris I have seen it on are from Bali. Last edited by David; 26th February 2013 at 05:56 PM. Reason: The owner of the keris has asked that this image be removed.