Figural !

JoeCanada42 · 24th February 2023, 01:43 AM

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Originally Posted by werecow

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

kai · 24th February 2023, 07:17 AM

Rangda is considered a she, Joe.

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

werecow · 24th February 2023, 03:59 PM

I love that keris grip btw. As a kid I often went to the ethnography museum with my parents here in Leiden, and the colorful Indonesian (and particularly Balinese) demon masks and Rangda in particular always creeped me out in a good way. Those creepy lidless eyes, those tusks, and that tongue! I love good horror imagery and monsters of any sort, but I have to admit that western demons don't really compare to the Balinese version.

Gavin Nugent · 9th September 2023, 06:38 AM

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Originally Posted by werecow

I love that keris grip btw. As a kid I often went to the ethnography museum with my parents here in Leiden, and the colorful Indonesian (and particularly Balinese) demon masks and Rangda in particular always creeped me out in a good way. Those creepy lidless eyes, those tusks, and that tongue! I love good horror imagery and monsters of any sort, but I have to admit that western demons don't really compare to the Balinese version.

To quote a dear departed friend where Bali iconography is concerned, "Even the Goodies have teeth"

milandro · 9th March 2023, 08:29 AM

I have just added this Hulu to my collection.( the picture on the left)

It is said to depict the goddess Devi Sarawati which represents knowledge, music, art, speech, wisdom, and learning. She is also part of the Tridevi with goddesses Lakshmi and Parvati.

I believe this was carved in the '70.

The material should be albino water buffalo horn ( or white Kerbau )

Interestingly at the same auction where I acquired my Hulu there was also ANOTHER (Right in the picture) almost identical hilt which was mounted on a similar kris where this will be mounted .

Sajen · 9th March 2023, 08:47 AM

A Putra Satu in ivory, just entered the collection.

kai · 9th March 2023, 10:16 PM

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A Putra Satu in ivory, just entered the collection.

A really finely carved one - congrats, Detlef!

Regards,
Kai

Gavin Nugent · 9th March 2023, 11:20 PM

You've all got some stunning examples and with good pedigree too!

There are only a few true figural examples here, see bottom left corner.

The other image, whilst not a keris hulu and is I guess off topic, it is related to some degree and worth a share within this post.

Sajen · 9th March 2023, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by kai

A really finely carved one - congrats, Detlef!

Thank you Kai, it comes together with this wrongko and a blade but the blade needs first a proper warangan.

Regards,
Detlef

Gavin Nugent · 9th March 2023, 11:37 PM

WOW Detlef, that patina! Those carvings!!! The condition!!!

Sajen · 9th March 2023, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by milandro

I have just added this Hulu to my collection.( the picture on the left)

It is said to depict the goddess Devi Sarawati which represents knowledge, music, art, speech, wisdom, and learning. She is also part of the Tridevi with goddesses Lakshmi and Parvati.

I believe this was carved in the '70.

The material should be albino water buffalo horn ( or white Kerbau )

Interestingly at the same auction where I acquired my Hulu there was also ANOTHER (Right in the picture) almost identical hilt which was mounted on a similar kris where this will be mounted .

Nice hilt in a rare material! Congrats for a nice addition to your collection.

milandro · 9th March 2023, 09:01 AM

same to you Detlef

Sajen · 9th March 2023, 09:06 AM

Another one in blonde horn, a Ramajala from Tegal, ex. Wolfgang Spielmann and Wolfgang Schilling collection.

milandro · 24th February 2024, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by milandro

I have just added this Hulu to my collection.( the picture on the left)

It is said to depict the goddess Devi Sarawati which represents knowledge, music, art, speech, wisdom, and learning. She is also part of the Tridevi with goddesses Lakshmi and Parvati.

I believe this was carved in the '70.

The material should be albino water buffalo horn ( or white Kerbau )

Interestingly at the same auction where I acquired my Hulu there was also ANOTHER (Right in the picture) almost identical hilt which was mounted on a similar kris where this will be mounted .

I have just learned that the hilt is a representation of Putri Mandalika a Sasak princess whose figure overlaps and someone is identified with the one of Parvati . The goddess is worshipped by the Sasak population of Lombok but also on Bali.

I got this from a new friend , Duncan, who is a very knowledgeable hilt connoisseur , Very thankful to him.

9th March 2023, 08:29 AM	#5
milandro Member Join Date: Jan 2022 Location: Netherlands Posts: 487	I have just added this Hulu to my collection.( the picture on the left) It is said to depict the goddess Devi Sarawati which represents knowledge, music, art, speech, wisdom, and learning. She is also part of the Tridevi with goddesses Lakshmi and Parvati. I believe this was carved in the '70. The material should be albino water buffalo horn ( or white Kerbau ) Interestingly at the same auction where I acquired my Hulu there was also ANOTHER (Right in the picture) almost identical hilt which was mounted on a similar kris where this will be mounted . Attached Images

9th March 2023, 08:47 AM	#6
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,164	A Putra Satu in ivory, just entered the collection. Attached Images

9th March 2023, 11:20 PM	#8
Gavin Nugent Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 2,818	You've all got some stunning examples and with good pedigree too! There are only a few true figural examples here, see bottom left corner. The other image, whilst not a keris hulu and is I guess off topic, it is related to some degree and worth a share within this post. Attached Images

9th March 2023, 09:06 AM	#13
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,164	Another one in blonde horn, a Ramajala from Tegal, ex. Wolfgang Spielmann and Wolfgang Schilling collection. Attached Images

24th February 2023, 07:17 AM	#2
kai Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 3,255	Rangda is considered a she, Joe. She is reported to be not too fussy about her prey...

24th February 2023, 03:59 PM	#3
werecow Member Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: Leiden, NL Posts: 553	I love that keris grip btw. As a kid I often went to the ethnography museum with my parents here in Leiden, and the colorful Indonesian (and particularly Balinese) demon masks and Rangda in particular always creeped me out in a good way. Those creepy lidless eyes, those tusks, and that tongue! I love good horror imagery and monsters of any sort, but I have to admit that western demons don't really compare to the Balinese version.

9th March 2023, 11:37 PM	#10
Gavin Nugent Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 2,818	WOW Detlef, that patina! Those carvings!!! The condition!!!

9th March 2023, 09:01 AM	#12
milandro Member Join Date: Jan 2022 Location: Netherlands Posts: 487	same to you Detlef