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8th August 2020, 03:20 AM | #1 |
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Characteristics of Punokawan hilts
Hi, I was curious to know what are some common characteristics found on keris hilts that depict Punokawan like Semar?
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8th August 2020, 03:28 AM | #2 |
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I suggest that you start here:-
https://www.flickr.com/photos/125321218@N07/20725537535 Here are some typical illustrations:- https://www.123rf.com/photo_12032368...ustration.html |
8th August 2020, 09:40 PM | #3 | |
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Thanks! I am familiar with how they look in general in wayang and other drawings, but I was wondering if there are specific ways they are carved on keris hilts. If a hilt has a large belly or certain clothing or necklace, hair style are they considered to be a depiction of the 4 brothers. Some hilts have these but not the exact facial features for instance. Would they still be Punokawanbl or represent something else?
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8th August 2020, 10:24 PM | #4 |
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Carvers vary in their style & ability, variations characteristic of one carver might not be characteristic of another. This applies with most art work, including carvings.
With the punakawans each one has a specific characteristic, so you look for this characteristic. If you cannot find the characteristic that a punakawan is recognised by, then it is not a punakawan, what it is then supposed to be who knows? |
9th August 2020, 02:25 AM | #5 |
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I figure the partial handle shown in my avatar is probably Semar.
He is mounted on one of my kerises in storage; I'll see if I can hunt him up and show you. |
9th August 2020, 02:33 PM | #6 |
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Most of the punakawan hilts which I have seen are from Bali/ Lombok and according to the Lombok expert EAN Van Veenendaal they depict the balinese equivalent of the Javanese heroes: Tualen (Semar), Merdah (Togog), Sangut (Gareng), Jaragan (Petruk), and Delem (Bagong).
The 2 common features on these togogan hilts are the tuft of hair above the head, and the ape-like face which could create confusion with Anoman (but Anoman always wear a tail). These hilts are not that common and most of them seem rather recent, see one typical specimen from my collection. |
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