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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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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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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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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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That second one is the first baby I've ever seen with breasts.
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Thank you, JustYS
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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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