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wilked aka Khun Deng · 7th December 2004, 01:11 AM

Andrew, Mark's avatar is called a "yaak" translates as monster. I don't know the mythical signifigance, however many of the old preist knives I've seen have a similar figure in the same pose. I overheard a guide at the palace say they were gaurdians, they have one on each side of the entrance to many of the bulidings. The staff? he holds is also represented in many illustartions, it has a sword type handle but doesn't present as a sword. I've seen some of these in the antique shops made of wood but didn't think to ask their signifigance.

Andrew · 7th December 2004, 02:18 AM

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Originally Posted by wilked aka Khun Deng

Andrew, Mark's avatar is called a "yaak" translates as monster. I don't know the mythical signifigance, however many of the old preist knives I've seen have a similar figure in the same pose. I overheard a guide at the palace say they were gaurdians, they have one on each side of the entrance to many of the bulidings. The staff? he holds is also represented in many illustartions, it has a sword type handle but doesn't present as a sword. I've seen some of these in the antique shops made of wood but didn't think to ask their signifigance.

Hi Dan. Thanks (again) for the great information.

If you ever find yourself in my neck of the woods, please look me up: I owe you a beer or two. Or three.

By the way, we decided to disable the signature feature on the fora. Prior to opening for business, I was testing the features, and input a signature that I use on another board. Until you mentioned it, I didn't realize it was appearing in my profile. I'm not special, just oblivious at times. Too many balls in the air, I guess.

Best regards,
Andrew

JPSF · 8th December 2004, 05:12 PM

Great job and kudos to all who took the time to produce these excellent results.

Jens Nordlunde · 8th December 2004, 05:15 PM

It is not only good - it is very good.

Jens

Battara · 9th December 2004, 10:36 AM

The features and new forum lay out are wonderful, just beautiful (I'm going to cry!..sniffle, sniffle...).

Mark · 9th December 2004, 03:06 PM

So that is what they are called ....

I think the thing it (he?) is holding is a club. Demons in Japanese art hold sort of similar, very long iron clubs. It is sort of a symbol of their strength and power, as I understand it.

By the way, Dan, who is the fellow in your avatar? Do you know how old the statue is?

wilked aka Khun Deng · 12th December 2004, 01:56 PM

That little fellow is about 8' tall

. At the entrance to the Royal Thai Supreme Command (their Pentagon) they have a statue of King Naraesun on his war elephant surrounded by the normal four man guard element (which every elephant had). The statue is probably not more than 40 years old and could be earlier than that. The time period it depicts is Ayutthaya, 2127 (1584 A.D.) after the King declared victory over the Burmese. He was a nephew of Queen Suriyothai. Here's a couple of shots.

7th December 2004, 01:11 AM	#1
wilked aka Khun Deng Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Oahu, Hawaii Posts: 166	Mark's avatar Andrew, Mark's avatar is called a "yaak" translates as monster. I don't know the mythical signifigance, however many of the old preist knives I've seen have a similar figure in the same pose. I overheard a guide at the palace say they were gaurdians, they have one on each side of the entrance to many of the bulidings. The staff? he holds is also represented in many illustartions, it has a sword type handle but doesn't present as a sword. I've seen some of these in the antique shops made of wood but didn't think to ask their signifigance.

9th December 2004, 03:06 PM	#6
Mark Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 987	Yaak So that is what they are called .... I think the thing it (he?) is holding is a club. Demons in Japanese art hold sort of similar, very long iron clubs. It is sort of a symbol of their strength and power, as I understand it. By the way, Dan, who is the fellow in your avatar? Do you know how old the statue is?

12th December 2004, 01:56 PM	#7
wilked aka Khun Deng Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Oahu, Hawaii Posts: 166	Avatar origin That little fellow is about 8' tall . At the entrance to the Royal Thai Supreme Command (their Pentagon) they have a statue of King Naraesun on his war elephant surrounded by the normal four man guard element (which every elephant had). The statue is probably not more than 40 years old and could be earlier than that. The time period it depicts is Ayutthaya, 2127 (1584 A.D.) after the King declared victory over the Burmese. He was a nephew of Queen Suriyothai. Here's a couple of shots. Attached Images

8th December 2004, 05:12 PM	#3
JPSF Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 56	Great job and kudos to all who took the time to produce these excellent results.

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Jens Nordlunde Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Europe Posts: 2,718	It is not only good - it is very good. Jens

9th December 2004, 10:36 AM	#5
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,305	The features and new forum lay out are wonderful, just beautiful (I'm going to cry!..sniffle, sniffle...).