Keris Holders

[ganjawulung]

Originally Posted by ganjawulung

I am not sure whether this keris holder was dating further back than 1920 or not. This figure is probably Anggada -- ape-human in Ramayana story, the only son of Resi Subali and Dewi Tara -- and not the figure of Anoman...

Dear Cecas,

Why not Anoman? Based on Ramayana story (wayang performance is still living in villages in Central and East Jawa Indonesia until nowadays), Anoman is an ape-human which has all white fur. While Anggada, reddish fur. And the characteristic differrence you may look at the "nail". Anoman -- like Bima too -- has a very specific "weapon-nail" named "kuku pancanaka". Only Anoman and Bima (in Jawa also called as Werkudara, or Bimasena) which have such "kuku pancanaka" in Wayang. (Pls regard the graphic picture below, Anoman with long-pointed nail and the other is Anggada)

Anoman is the son of Bathara Guru (the highest god in wayang) and Dewi Anjani... Actually Dewi Anjani is a goddess. But transformed in ape-form, when Bathara Guru fell in love with her. After bearing Anoman, the ape-woman Anjani transformed again as a goddess...

I hope this humble information won't disturb you...

[asomotif]

I strongly suspect that most Bali keris holders have always been made with a small hole, the final size being left to the buyer to carve out, according to his own requirements.

thanks again for sharing your extensive knowledge and experience !
sounds so logical.

[asomotif]

I found this little lady.
approx 35 cms high but capable of carrying a big balinese if needed.

Any suggestions on who she is ?

[Jussi M.]

[David]

A well placed, if questionably spelled, bump Jussi.
Here's my Hanuman which i never got around to posting when this thread was fresh.

[asomotif]

Good plan bmuping this one up agian...

I have been told this is Twalen. is it ?

[David]

Originally Posted by asomotif

Good plan bmuping this one up agian...

I have been told this is Twalen. is it ?

Could be Willem, but he's a lovely fellow anyway.

[cecas24]

Originally Posted by David

A well placed, if questionably spelled, bump Jussi.
Here's my Hanuman which i never got around to posting when this thread was fresh.

David,

I very much like this image of Hanuman! Where did you acquire this piece and do you know when it was made?

[David]

Originally Posted by cecas24

David,

I very much like this image of Hanuman! Where did you acquire this piece and do you know when it was made?

Hi Cecas! So glad to know that you have not deserted us. I was hoping my e-mail would bring you back, but at the same time i was prepared for the general reality of the hard, cruel world.
I am afraid i cannot tell you too much about my Hanuman. I purchased it from a dealer in California. It's not particularly old, but i like the carving and the way it has been painted.

[David]

Originally Posted by asomotif

I found this little lady.
approx 35 cms high but capable of carrying a big balinese if needed.

Any suggestions on who she is ?

Willem, i'm not convinced this is a lady at all. "She" is pretty flat-chested for a woman.