Regarding the attributes that would allow us to consider the figure of my hilt as Batara Bayu, what about this?!
Primary features
1. it holds in his right hand the bejeweled receptacle of Water of Life (toya mreta)
2. it holds with his left hand the Sacred Sash (kain poleng) worn around his waist
3. it displays its formidable talon-like nails (panchanaka)
Secondary features
4. strong, burly appearance
5. large mustache
6. benevolent grin
7. elaborate head-dress.
Most of these arguments are in LaRocca's book.
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