question about Bali Hilts
 

Lately i bought this Bali hilt (danganan); some age i.mo. and made of a very light wood. But the expression of the face and the body attracted my attention.

I know there is a lot of Hindu-influence with Bali hilts. So this hilt form probably represents a mystical creature from the mahabharata.

Does someone know the name of this form / creature ?

Could someone tell me what the meaning is of the position of the hands of this bali hilt ?

Hello,

it's maybe Petruk (Bali name: Jaragan) but I am not pretty sure.

Regards,

Detlef

I just get a hint that the figure have fangs. So it normally can't be Petruck since he is one of the "good" panakawans.

This Balì hilt could be (not shure) Petruk

Nice hilt Marco, do you know which sort of ivory?

Regards,

Detlef

Thanks Detlef
About ivory.. :confused: not sure elephant

I only ask for the material since I don't see the typical age crack's for elephant ivory, but it may be that it's not so very old anyhow the carving is very nice. :)