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Old 7th February 2013, 07:02 PM   #1
Bjorn
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Default What is the meaning behind this gandik type?
I have come across this gandik type twice now and am curious as to what exactly is depicted here. The lower figure reminds me of a rhinoceros while the upper figure may represent a predator of some sort, a tiger perhaps?

Does anyone know what is depicted on this gandik? Does it represent a scene from a story, epic, myth or legend? What are the meanings associated with this depiction? What is this gandik meant to tell the person viewing it?

PS: Both keris I have seen it on are from Bali.
Last edited by David; 26th February 2013 at 05:56 PM. Reason: The owner of the keris has asked that this image be removed.
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