Balinese Barong Handle

Gustav · 21st July 2017, 11:42 PM

The best picture technically is the first one. The difference in carving quality between the parts to me seems noticeable.

Of course, the lions head isn't exact copy of a Kastane, that surely wasn't attempted, and isn't possible (see Malayan and Indonesian Tajong hilts). Yet the model for it with some certainty was a Kastane handle. If the model was a picture of a Kastane (most likely), the similarity, of course, will be the greatest in profile.

21st July 2017, 11:42 PM	#7
Gustav Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,280	The best picture technically is the first one. The difference in carving quality between the parts to me seems noticeable. Of course, the lions head isn't exact copy of a Kastane, that surely wasn't attempted, and isn't possible (see Malayan and Indonesian Tajong hilts). Yet the model for it with some certainty was a Kastane handle. If the model was a picture of a Kastane (most likely), the similarity, of course, will be the greatest in profile. Attached Images