Nice real old one from Bali

David · 23rd October 2007, 04:53 AM

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Originally Posted by drdavid

Hi Alan
can you give an explanation of the symbolism of the small face on the back of the head on this gold Bali handle. It looks a little like a monkey's features.
regards
DrD

Well, i think Alan's words are wise and i wouldn't dare to make an interpretation, but isn't the character Garuda?
Here's a nice ivory hilt.

A. G. Maisey · 23rd October 2007, 05:23 AM

Where are you sourcing these pretty pics from, David?

David · 23rd October 2007, 07:26 PM

These were all part of a collection that was up for auction a while back.

A. G. Maisey · 23rd October 2007, 11:27 PM

Thanks.

Battara · 24th October 2007, 01:47 AM

David, if that is a weapon in his hand, I am thinking this is Ravana, the demon king in the Ramayana.

David · 24th October 2007, 05:55 AM

Very well may be Jose. those are the best pics i have.
Here is another one from the same collection.

Ah, if i were a rich man....

David · 24th October 2007, 06:04 AM

Of course, if one weren't feeling quite so wealthy they might go for something in "simple" silver.

24th October 2007, 05:55 AM	#6
David Keris forum moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 7,250	Very well may be Jose. those are the best pics i have. Here is another one from the same collection. Ah, if i were a rich man.... Attached Images

24th October 2007, 06:04 AM	#7
David Keris forum moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 7,250	Of course, if one weren't feeling quite so wealthy they might go for something in "simple" silver. Attached Images

23rd October 2007, 05:23 AM	#2
A. G. Maisey Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 7,085	Where are you sourcing these pretty pics from, David?

23rd October 2007, 07:26 PM	#3
David Keris forum moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 7,250	These were all part of a collection that was up for auction a while back.

23rd October 2007, 11:27 PM	#4
A. G. Maisey Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 7,085	Thanks.

24th October 2007, 01:47 AM	#5
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,345	David, if that is a weapon in his hand, I am thinking this is Ravana, the demon king in the Ramayana.