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Old 18th February 2023, 01:08 AM   #1
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This juxtaposition of light and dark colours in Keris hilts is called Sonten Dalu (Night and Day) if I’m not mistaken
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Old 18th February 2023, 05:51 PM   #2
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That is a remarkable bit of carving right there.
I would think Rangda is a fair attribution...in which case i would image the little baby is toast!
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Old 21st February 2023, 02:16 AM   #3
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I'm familiar with the baby-eating associations of Rangda, but is it common to depict her with a baby like this? It seems kinda vulgar, but then again I'm not too familiar.
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Old 21st February 2023, 10:33 AM   #4
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Thank you David.

Hi Jagabuwana,

I think it is not as common as Rangda without baby/little child, but courtesy to google I’ve found the following:
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Old 21st February 2023, 12:57 PM   #5
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That second one is the first baby I've ever seen with breasts.
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Old 22nd February 2023, 01:06 AM   #6
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Thank you, JustYS
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Old 24th February 2023, 01:43 AM   #7
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That second one is the first baby I've ever seen with breasts.
Perhaps she is pregnant and the Demon is impatient.
or it prefers them fresh , causes a miscarriage
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Old 24th February 2023, 07:17 AM   #8
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Rangda is considered a she, Joe.

She is reported to be not too fussy about her prey...
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