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And I thought the Mandau were the only ones with real freaky faces...this is from a old Javanese Pedang Lurus...can anyone identify this fella in Javanese Mythos or Wayang?
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He's fantastic. What's it made of?
The style is so universal isn't it? Reminds me of Roman designs and medieval for that matter... Really nice mate, can we see the rest? |
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Or ancient Greek for that matter. Do you suppose there is any connection?
I know some asian designs and the green man are thought by some to be descended from a single source. Could your 'freaky face' be a descendant of the Greek Gorgon? Last edited by Atlantia; 28th January 2012 at 06:56 PM. |
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Thanks Gene,
It is an uncanny likeness in every manner except the wild moustache and hair, however, he has been confirmed as Rakshasa. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rakshasa Thanks Michael. Gav |
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Here you go, Gav .
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Connections are always interesting rabbit warrens to go down Gene and one I am unsure of....the Greek Key relief borders have always had me pondering too...Greek influenced Chinese or Chinese influenced Greek...one of those chicken egg quandaries...
Thanks Rick, what it off? |
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What freaky faces I must say..
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That is a keris handle; I suspect that your pommel may be a recycled part of the same item . Herewith a quick shot of the fellow . ![]() |
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Thanks Rick. The freaky face is custom, not modified Keris. The human hair topknot is a nice touch to add to the freaky
![]() I suspect it is from the same region and workshop as that seen on page 94 of Zonneveld and likely the same age. |
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We must have different copies of this book .
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How am I to tell when you show only a picture of the hilt edge on mate ?
![]() ![]() I'm not seing much of a similarity; pg 94 . How about a picture of the whole thing . ![]() Last edited by Rick; 5th February 2012 at 01:23 AM. |
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