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18th February 2023, 01:38 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, 02:08 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, 06:51 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, 03:16 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, 11:33 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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21st February 2023, 01:57 PM
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That second one is the first baby I've ever seen with breasts.
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22nd February 2023, 02:06 AM
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Thank you, JustYS
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24th February 2023, 02:43 AM
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Quote:
or it prefers them fresh , causes a miscarriage |
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