Iconography of balinese hilt, question

Jacob · 20th March 2005, 06:51 PM

Does anyone know the significance of the mask on the backs of the heads of antropomorhic balinese keris? Here are some examples.

nechesh · 20th March 2005, 09:09 PM

Hi Jacob. I believe it is Garuda and is there as a guardian spirit for protection.

DAHenkel · 21st March 2005, 02:16 PM

They are called Garuda mungkur. They're like having eyes in the back of your head.

20th March 2005, 06:51 PM	#1
Jacob Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 14	Iconography of balinese hilt, question Does anyone know the significance of the mask on the backs of the heads of antropomorhic balinese keris? Here are some examples. Attached Images

20th March 2005, 09:09 PM	#2
nechesh Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 940	Hi Jacob. I believe it is Garuda and is there as a guardian spirit for protection.

21st March 2005, 02:16 PM	#3
DAHenkel Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 125	They are called Garuda mungkur. They're like having eyes in the back of your head.