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17th February 2023, 11:56 PM
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That is a lovely piece of work, do you have any idea what the material is that it is carved from?
Bamboo root perhaps? |
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18th February 2023, 12:20 AM
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Material is wood but what kind of wood I am not sure, maybe tri kancu? |
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18th February 2023, 12:38 AM
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I also like the juxtaposition of the colors; light next to dark brings to mind the Poleng pattern seen in fabrics of the culture.
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18th February 2023, 01:08 AM
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This juxtaposition of light and dark colours in Keris hilts is called Sonten Dalu (Night and Day) if I’m not mistaken
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18th February 2023, 05:51 PM
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That is a remarkable bit of carving right there.
I would think Rangda is a fair attribution...in which case i would image the little baby is toast! 
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21st February 2023, 02:16 AM
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I'm familiar with the baby-eating associations of Rangda, but is it common to depict her with a baby like this? It seems kinda vulgar, but then again I'm not too familiar.
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21st February 2023, 10:33 AM
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Thank you David.
Hi Jagabuwana, I think it is not as common as Rangda without baby/little child, but courtesy to google I’ve found the following: |
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