Looking for a lantaka with turtles, crocs, dragon, bird, & sun symbols

Gustav · 23rd July 2011, 06:22 PM

I do miss the Dong-Son frogs on it

Battara · 24th July 2011, 12:52 AM

You will find that Borneo lantaka and other Indonesian lantaka will be in the shape of crocodiles or naga. Floral patterns and Indonesian okir are even on these. Some of the latter were made in Europe.

Moro lantaka seem rare and usually have more okir on them or are plain. Below is my mini-lantaka as an example. Note the Sulu okir work, especially on the top.

migueldiaz · 24th July 2011, 10:26 AM

thanks for the comments.

jose, that's a nice lantaka. are those 'duckies' (or jungle fowl or bird) lined up at the top?

would there be other creatures represented in your particular lantaka? thanks again!

Battara · 24th July 2011, 07:14 PM

Thank you. Yes I think those are ducks on top with possible dolphins as handles, and some other okir animal at the end.

migueldiaz · 24th July 2011, 11:29 PM

Thanks Jose! If you will have the time, would it be possible to request for close-up pics of the design elements you just mentioned? Thanks in advance

Battara · 25th July 2011, 05:01 AM

As you wish my friend:

The first picture is of a okir motif with an onion on top. This is toward the end of the lantaka.

The second picture is of okir near the middle with "dolphins".

The third is of the side view and back of the lantaka with little ducks on top and an okir elephant(?) as a finial. Note the crescent moon symbol which is replicated on the other side.

migueldiaz · 26th July 2011, 04:14 AM

Jose, maraming salamat! This will be very useful in my research

For everybody's info, the University of Sto. Tomas (Manila) I heard published a book on lantakas. I've yet to verify whether the book has already been published. Thanks.

24th July 2011, 12:52 AM	#2
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,280	You will find that Borneo lantaka and other Indonesian lantaka will be in the shape of crocodiles or naga. Floral patterns and Indonesian okir are even on these. Some of the latter were made in Europe. Moro lantaka seem rare and usually have more okir on them or are plain. Below is my mini-lantaka as an example. Note the Sulu okir work, especially on the top. Attached Images

25th July 2011, 05:01 AM	#6
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,280	As you wish my friend: The first picture is of a okir motif with an onion on top. This is toward the end of the lantaka. The second picture is of okir near the middle with "dolphins". The third is of the side view and back of the lantaka with little ducks on top and an okir elephant(?) as a finial. Note the crescent moon symbol which is replicated on the other side. Attached Images

23rd July 2011, 06:22 PM	#1
Gustav Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,280	I do miss the Dong-Son frogs on it

24th July 2011, 10:26 AM	#3
migueldiaz Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Manila, Phils. Posts: 1,042	thanks for the comments. jose, that's a nice lantaka. are those 'duckies' (or jungle fowl or bird) lined up at the top? would there be other creatures represented in your particular lantaka? thanks again!

24th July 2011, 07:14 PM	#4
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,280	Thank you. Yes I think those are ducks on top with possible dolphins as handles, and some other okir animal at the end.

24th July 2011, 11:29 PM	#5
migueldiaz Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Manila, Phils. Posts: 1,042	Thanks Jose! If you will have the time, would it be possible to request for close-up pics of the design elements you just mentioned? Thanks in advance

26th July 2011, 04:14 AM	#7
migueldiaz Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Manila, Phils. Posts: 1,042	Jose, maraming salamat! This will be very useful in my research For everybody's info, the University of Sto. Tomas (Manila) I heard published a book on lantakas. I've yet to verify whether the book has already been published. Thanks.