Batak Sword?

asomotif · 18th April 2007, 10:31 AM

very nice sword !
Congratulations.

batak religion is a mystery to me, but internet helps a lot

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The cosmological order is represented in religious art forms. The gable ends of traditional houses are richly decorated with the cosmic serpent Naga Padoha carved in wood or in mosaic, lizards, double spirals, female breasts, and the head of the singa, a monster with protruding eyes that is part human, part water buffalo, and part crocodile or lizard. Other wooden sculptures, dances, ritual speeches, and gift-giving ceremonies reflect this cosmological order.

Is the snake in this hilt eating the person or maybe giving birth in a strange way ? Anyone who knows this ?

Best regards,
Willem

18th April 2007, 10:31 AM	#8
asomotif Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 2,228	Batak religion very nice sword ! Congratulations. batak religion is a mystery to me, but internet helps a lot : The cosmological order is represented in religious art forms. The gable ends of traditional houses are richly decorated with the cosmic serpent Naga Padoha carved in wood or in mosaic, lizards, double spirals, female breasts, and the head of the singa, a monster with protruding eyes that is part human, part water buffalo, and part crocodile or lizard. Other wooden sculptures, dances, ritual speeches, and gift-giving ceremonies reflect this cosmological order. Is the snake in this hilt eating the person or maybe giving birth in a strange way ? Anyone who knows this ? Best regards, Willem