Bugis golok

Marcokeris · 16th November 2011, 02:16 PM

I have this golok (...i think it is a golok).
On the bottom of the sheath there is a picture with two fishes . Please is it possible to have news about this symbol ? (i remember to have just seen this pictures but...i don't remember where and when)

tunggulametung · 18th November 2011, 07:49 AM

Hello, coincidentally I'm searching for the meaning of three fish emblem to be seen on Cirebon, which as far as I can find symbolize trinity or Trimurti of Hinduism concept. The similar symbol are to be found on Buddha footprint on Bodhgaya and Christian symbolism-triquetra, being the first to be the likely source.

Anyway it is appears that the two fish symbol are to be found on Budha footprint in East Asia and Continental South East Asia as the given pictures below, which according to wiki article read as: Golden Fish pair. Representing conjugal happiness and freedom. Not quite similar in composition/appearance so I have doubt about this.

Also (from the given pictures) it is interesting to see that the details on the bottom is rather roughly done compared to the rest.

Hope other member can contribute a more valid explanations

Marcokeris · 18th November 2011, 01:29 PM

Very interesting. Thanks a lot

16th November 2011, 02:16 PM	#1
Marcokeris Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Italy Posts: 928	Bugis golok I have this golok (...i think it is a golok). On the bottom of the sheath there is a picture with two fishes . Please is it possible to have news about this symbol ? (i remember to have just seen this pictures but...i don't remember where and when) Attached Images

18th November 2011, 07:49 AM	#2
tunggulametung Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 238	Hello, coincidentally I'm searching for the meaning of three fish emblem to be seen on Cirebon, which as far as I can find symbolize trinity or Trimurti of Hinduism concept. The similar symbol are to be found on Buddha footprint on Bodhgaya and Christian symbolism-triquetra, being the first to be the likely source. Anyway it is appears that the two fish symbol are to be found on Budha footprint in East Asia and Continental South East Asia as the given pictures below, which according to wiki article read as: Golden Fish pair. Representing conjugal happiness and freedom. Not quite similar in composition/appearance so I have doubt about this. Also (from the given pictures) it is interesting to see that the details on the bottom is rather roughly done compared to the rest. Hope other member can contribute a more valid explanations Attached Images

18th November 2011, 01:29 PM	#3
Marcokeris Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Italy Posts: 928	Very interesting. Thanks a lot