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26th January 2012, 01:35 PM | #1 |
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Freaky face
And I thought the Mandau were the only ones with real freaky faces...this is from a old Javanese Pedang Lurus...can anyone identify this fella in Javanese Mythos or Wayang?
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27th January 2012, 08:57 PM | #2 |
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He's fantastic. What's it made of?
The style is so universal isn't it? Reminds me of Roman designs and medieval for that matter... Really nice mate, can we see the rest? |
28th January 2012, 04:24 PM | #3 |
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Or ancient Greek for that matter. Do you suppose there is any connection?
I know some asian designs and the green man are thought by some to be descended from a single source. Could your 'freaky face' be a descendant of the Greek Gorgon? Last edited by Atlantia; 28th January 2012 at 06:56 PM. |
28th January 2012, 10:42 PM | #4 |
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Thanks Gene,
It is an uncanny likeness in every manner except the wild moustache and hair, however, he has been confirmed as Rakshasa. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rakshasa Thanks Michael. Gav |
28th January 2012, 11:55 PM | #5 |
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Here you go, Gav .
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29th January 2012, 12:26 AM | #6 |
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Connections are always interesting rabbit warrens to go down Gene and one I am unsure of....the Greek Key relief borders have always had me pondering too...Greek influenced Chinese or Chinese influenced Greek...one of those chicken egg quandaries...
Thanks Rick, what it off? |
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