Raksasa

drdavid · 3rd February 2008, 01:38 AM

Here is one more Rakasa hilt. This is a modern piece, bone carving. On the picture of the rear of the hilt you can make out 2 small creatures with horse like heads, but no Garuda face. I would agree that the Kris Disc has a very interesting discussion of the ins and outs of these fascinating characters.
drd

Rick · 3rd February 2008, 02:14 AM

Hi Doc,
Aren't those two figures depictions of the winged horse of Sumenep ?

drdavid · 3rd February 2008, 03:10 AM

Rick you are exactly right, this is a modern Madurese piece and these little ponies do have wings but I could not get close enough with the camera to show them.
drd

3rd February 2008, 01:38 AM	#1
drdavid Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Australia Posts: 372	One more Here is one more Rakasa hilt. This is a modern piece, bone carving. On the picture of the rear of the hilt you can make out 2 small creatures with horse like heads, but no Garuda face. I would agree that the Kris Disc has a very interesting discussion of the ins and outs of these fascinating characters. drd Attached Images

3rd February 2008, 02:14 AM	#2
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,347	Sumenep Madura Hi Doc, Aren't those two figures depictions of the winged horse of Sumenep ? Attached Images Last edited by Rick; 3rd February 2008 at 02:24 AM.

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3rd February 2008, 03:10 AM	#3
drdavid Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Australia Posts: 372	Rick you are exactly right, this is a modern Madurese piece and these little ponies do have wings but I could not get close enough with the camera to show them. drd