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3rd December 2007, 06:20 PM | #1 |
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BALI KERIS HILT IDENTIFICATION
Dear Forumites,
I recently bought this balinese keris hilt. Brass with glass inlays and some item that is missing from his hand. Can you help me, who is it and what is missing from his hand ? Any idea on age would be nice too. |
3rd December 2007, 08:19 PM | #2 |
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Arjan,
This figure, Bahu, is holding a leave shaped fan in his hand. On the fan is a small stone. Look at this one. |
3rd December 2007, 09:11 PM | #3 |
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Lots of examples in this thread .
http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...highlight=bayu 20th Century is about as far as I am willing to guess . |
4th December 2007, 12:55 PM | #4 |
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Thanks Rick,
I knew this thread, but did not see the additions of other websites yet. Still however no exact info which god or demon is depicted. Any help ? Best regards, Willem |
4th December 2007, 01:00 PM | #5 |
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Hi Willem,
This hilt is probably a representation of Bayu . |
4th December 2007, 05:25 PM | #6 |
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OK, well noted.
So a small fan would be in order... best regards, Willem |
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