Raksasa

VVV · 2nd February 2008, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by David

Michael, big drool of envy over that last example you posted.

Never seen one like it and i love it!

David,

Neither have I (which makes it a problem to identify).
For some reasons the pictures has changed place over night???

Nice hilts Jonng!

The first is also very interesting because it shows the belly and the meander belt.

Michael

David · 2nd February 2008, 05:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VVV

David,

Neither have I (which makes it a problem to identify).
For some reasons the pictures has changed place over night???

Nice hilts Jonng!

The first is also very interesting because it shows the belly and the meander belt.

Michael

Yes, Michael, thanks for pointing out the position shift. Just to be clear it now appears on my screen as the first one posted. It is the most abstract example you posted, very surreal IMO.

drdavid · 3rd February 2008, 01:38 AM

Here is one more Rakasa hilt. This is a modern piece, bone carving. On the picture of the rear of the hilt you can make out 2 small creatures with horse like heads, but no Garuda face. I would agree that the Kris Disc has a very interesting discussion of the ins and outs of these fascinating characters.
drd

Rick · 3rd February 2008, 02:14 AM

Hi Doc,
Aren't those two figures depictions of the winged horse of Sumenep ?

drdavid · 3rd February 2008, 03:10 AM

Rick you are exactly right, this is a modern Madurese piece and these little ponies do have wings but I could not get close enough with the camera to show them.
drd

3rd February 2008, 01:38 AM	#3
drdavid Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Australia Posts: 372	One more Here is one more Rakasa hilt. This is a modern piece, bone carving. On the picture of the rear of the hilt you can make out 2 small creatures with horse like heads, but no Garuda face. I would agree that the Kris Disc has a very interesting discussion of the ins and outs of these fascinating characters. drd Attached Images

3rd February 2008, 02:14 AM	#4
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,347	Sumenep Madura Hi Doc, Aren't those two figures depictions of the winged horse of Sumenep ? Attached Images Last edited by Rick; 3rd February 2008 at 02:24 AM.

3rd February 2008, 03:10 AM	#5
drdavid Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Australia Posts: 372	Rick you are exactly right, this is a modern Madurese piece and these little ponies do have wings but I could not get close enough with the camera to show them. drd