Keris Holders

Rick · 22nd May 2008, 01:19 AM

Hi CC, welcome to the warung .

The middle stand may be a depiction of Rangda; the hairy one on the left I find most intriguing; the right hand one could be Hanuman but also might not be; need to see whether that one has a tail .

Here is a picture of two Javanese keris holders and a glimpse of a balinese carving of Hanuman wrestling a Naga .

cecas24 · 22nd May 2008, 01:45 AM

Thanks for your response Rick!
That Hanuman sculpture is fascinating. For my appendix, do you mind giving me your location (city, state) as a collector who owns holders?
Also, did you get your holders from anywhere in the states or did you order from overseas?

Rick · 22nd May 2008, 01:55 AM

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Originally Posted by cecas24

Thanks for your response Rick!
That Hanuman sculpture is fascinating. For my appendix, do you mind giving me your location (city, state) as a collector who owns holders?
Also, did you get your holders from anywhere in the states or did you order from overseas?

Overseas except for Hanuman who came from an eBay Seller in the U.S. .

Location ?
You'll have to look up my coordinates; they're listed .

I have another Javan keris board; I'll try to hunt up a picture .

A. G. Maisey · 22nd May 2008, 02:39 AM

Hanuman

A. G. Maisey · 22nd May 2008, 02:41 AM

A bhuta

A. G. Maisey · 22nd May 2008, 02:42 AM

The Demon Frog.

Representing?

Your guess is as good as mine.

A. G. Maisey · 22nd May 2008, 02:54 AM

Twalen and Mwerdah.

A. G. Maisey · 22nd May 2008, 01:49 AM

This synchs nicely with our togogan thread.

Bali keris stands are togogs too, just bigger ones.

I'll put up a few pics later today.

I reckon you could put money on it that the monkey stand is supposed to be Hanuman.

Cecas, your request for information is a bit like a "what is the nature of the universe" type question. If I may suggest, perhaps you could present some carefully composed specific questions, then some of us may be able to present possible answers, or at least point you in a direction that will assist.

22nd May 2008, 01:19 AM	#1
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,336	Hi CC, welcome to the warung . The middle stand may be a depiction of Rangda; the hairy one on the left I find most intriguing; the right hand one could be Hanuman but also might not be; need to see whether that one has a tail . Here is a picture of two Javanese keris holders and a glimpse of a balinese carving of Hanuman wrestling a Naga . Attached Images Last edited by Rick; 22nd May 2008 at 01:30 AM.

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A. G. Maisey Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 6,991	Hanuman Attached Images

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A. G. Maisey Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 6,991	A bhuta Attached Images

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A. G. Maisey Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 6,991	The Demon Frog. Representing? Your guess is as good as mine. Attached Images

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A. G. Maisey Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 6,991	Twalen and Mwerdah. Attached Images

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cecas24 Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 6	Thanks for your response Rick! That Hanuman sculpture is fascinating. For my appendix, do you mind giving me your location (city, state) as a collector who owns holders? Also, did you get your holders from anywhere in the states or did you order from overseas?

22nd May 2008, 01:49 AM	#8
A. G. Maisey Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 6,991	This synchs nicely with our togogan thread. Bali keris stands are togogs too, just bigger ones. I'll put up a few pics later today. I reckon you could put money on it that the monkey stand is supposed to be Hanuman. Cecas, your request for information is a bit like a "what is the nature of the universe" type question. If I may suggest, perhaps you could present some carefully composed specific questions, then some of us may be able to present possible answers, or at least point you in a direction that will assist.