Keris Holders

cecas24 · 19th May 2008, 09:00 PM

Hello everyone,

I am a graduate student at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, in Birmingham, AL. I am writing a thesis on balinese keris holders and holders in general and would appreciate any expert knowledge anyone may have.
Any images or examples would be greatly appreciated as well.

I do have a few examples courtesy of the Berman Museum in Anniston, AL and from Farrow Fine Art gallery.

Any notes or resource materials on determination of style, country of origin, and age, as well as character affiliations would be helpful.
I am also trying to compose an appendix listing the various collectors who have holders in their collection here in the US. If you own any Balinese or Javanese holders please let me know. I DO NOT have to publish your name if you do not wish- a simple "Private collector- Albany, New York" and the number of holders you have in your collection would be tremendously helpful.
Also, if anyone knows of any galleries or museums that have holders in their collections please be kind enough to pass the information along.

I have inserted an image of some of the holders I am studying, the center and right figures are of particular interest to me, if anyone could tell me anything about these figures I'd appreciate any and all information!

Thanks,
CC

Rick · 22nd May 2008, 01:19 AM

Hi CC, welcome to the warung .

The middle stand may be a depiction of Rangda; the hairy one on the left I find most intriguing; the right hand one could be Hanuman but also might not be; need to see whether that one has a tail .

Here is a picture of two Javanese keris holders and a glimpse of a balinese carving of Hanuman wrestling a Naga .

cecas24 · 22nd May 2008, 01:45 AM

Thanks for your response Rick!
That Hanuman sculpture is fascinating. For my appendix, do you mind giving me your location (city, state) as a collector who owns holders?
Also, did you get your holders from anywhere in the states or did you order from overseas?

Rick · 22nd May 2008, 01:55 AM

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Originally Posted by cecas24

Thanks for your response Rick!
That Hanuman sculpture is fascinating. For my appendix, do you mind giving me your location (city, state) as a collector who owns holders?
Also, did you get your holders from anywhere in the states or did you order from overseas?

Overseas except for Hanuman who came from an eBay Seller in the U.S. .

Location ?
You'll have to look up my coordinates; they're listed .

I have another Javan keris board; I'll try to hunt up a picture .

A. G. Maisey · 22nd May 2008, 02:39 AM

Hanuman

A. G. Maisey · 22nd May 2008, 02:41 AM

A bhuta

A. G. Maisey · 22nd May 2008, 01:49 AM

This synchs nicely with our togogan thread.

Bali keris stands are togogs too, just bigger ones.

I'll put up a few pics later today.

I reckon you could put money on it that the monkey stand is supposed to be Hanuman.

Cecas, your request for information is a bit like a "what is the nature of the universe" type question. If I may suggest, perhaps you could present some carefully composed specific questions, then some of us may be able to present possible answers, or at least point you in a direction that will assist.

19th May 2008, 09:00 PM	#1
cecas24 Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 6	Keris Holders Hello everyone, I am a graduate student at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, in Birmingham, AL. I am writing a thesis on balinese keris holders and holders in general and would appreciate any expert knowledge anyone may have. Any images or examples would be greatly appreciated as well. I do have a few examples courtesy of the Berman Museum in Anniston, AL and from Farrow Fine Art gallery. Any notes or resource materials on determination of style, country of origin, and age, as well as character affiliations would be helpful. I am also trying to compose an appendix listing the various collectors who have holders in their collection here in the US. If you own any Balinese or Javanese holders please let me know. I DO NOT have to publish your name if you do not wish- a simple "Private collector- Albany, New York" and the number of holders you have in your collection would be tremendously helpful. Also, if anyone knows of any galleries or museums that have holders in their collections please be kind enough to pass the information along. I have inserted an image of some of the holders I am studying, the center and right figures are of particular interest to me, if anyone could tell me anything about these figures I'd appreciate any and all information! Thanks, CC

22nd May 2008, 01:19 AM	#2
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,262	Hi CC, welcome to the warung . The middle stand may be a depiction of Rangda; the hairy one on the left I find most intriguing; the right hand one could be Hanuman but also might not be; need to see whether that one has a tail . Here is a picture of two Javanese keris holders and a glimpse of a balinese carving of Hanuman wrestling a Naga . Attached Images Last edited by Rick; 22nd May 2008 at 01:30 AM.

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A. G. Maisey Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 6,700	Hanuman Attached Images

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A. G. Maisey Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 6,700	A bhuta Attached Images

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cecas24 Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 6	Thanks for your response Rick! That Hanuman sculpture is fascinating. For my appendix, do you mind giving me your location (city, state) as a collector who owns holders? Also, did you get your holders from anywhere in the states or did you order from overseas?

22nd May 2008, 01:49 AM	#7
A. G. Maisey Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 6,700	This synchs nicely with our togogan thread. Bali keris stands are togogs too, just bigger ones. I'll put up a few pics later today. I reckon you could put money on it that the monkey stand is supposed to be Hanuman. Cecas, your request for information is a bit like a "what is the nature of the universe" type question. If I may suggest, perhaps you could present some carefully composed specific questions, then some of us may be able to present possible answers, or at least point you in a direction that will assist.