Looking for a lantaka with turtles, crocs, dragon, bird, & sun symbols

migueldiaz · 24th July 2011, 11:29 PM

Thanks Jose! If you will have the time, would it be possible to request for close-up pics of the design elements you just mentioned? Thanks in advance

Battara · 25th July 2011, 05:01 AM

As you wish my friend:

The first picture is of a okir motif with an onion on top. This is toward the end of the lantaka.

The second picture is of okir near the middle with "dolphins".

The third is of the side view and back of the lantaka with little ducks on top and an okir elephant(?) as a finial. Note the crescent moon symbol which is replicated on the other side.

migueldiaz · 26th July 2011, 04:14 AM

Jose, maraming salamat! This will be very useful in my research

For everybody's info, the University of Sto. Tomas (Manila) I heard published a book on lantakas. I've yet to verify whether the book has already been published. Thanks.

VANDOO · 26th July 2011, 06:02 PM

HERE ARE A FEW PICTURES OF VARIOUS LANTKA ,THEY MAY SHOW UP IN OLD POSTS OR NOT?? BUT HERE THEY ARE FOR REFRENCE. THE MUSEUM IN SINGAPORE HAS A LARGE COLLECTION OF THEM THE PICTURES OF SEVERAL MOUNTED OUTSIDE ARE FROM THERE. ONE CANNON HAS A GARUDA HEAD IT IS IN A MUSEUM IN DEMPASAR BALI.
THEY HAVE QUITE A FEW OF THEM FOR SALE IN BORNEO AND MOST ARE MADE RECENTLY AND IN THE SMALLER SIZES. THE PICTURES MOUNTED ON A WOODEN BASE IS ONE OF THESE.

migueldiaz · 27th July 2011, 12:37 AM

Vandoo, many thanks! The pics will truly be of great help

Battara · 27th July 2011, 02:18 PM

Another good source is on mini-lantaka but will be relevant here as well:

The Might of the Miniature Cannon: a Treasure of Borneo and the Malay Archipelago ISBN 983-41807-2-1

Also - the "dolphins" in the middle of my lantaka are I think actually sea horses

migueldiaz · 27th July 2011, 03:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Battara

Another good source is on mini-lantaka but will be relevant here as well:

The Might of the Miniature Cannon: a Treasure of Borneo and the Malay Archipelago ISBN 983-41807-2-1

Also - the "dolphins" in the middle of my lantaka are I think actually sea horses

Jose, this reference looks excellent. Thanks!

25th July 2011, 05:01 AM	#2
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,280	As you wish my friend: The first picture is of a okir motif with an onion on top. This is toward the end of the lantaka. The second picture is of okir near the middle with "dolphins". The third is of the side view and back of the lantaka with little ducks on top and an okir elephant(?) as a finial. Note the crescent moon symbol which is replicated on the other side. Attached Images

26th July 2011, 06:02 PM	#4
VANDOO (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: OKLAHOMA, USA Posts: 3,138	HERE ARE A FEW PICTURES OF VARIOUS LANTKA ,THEY MAY SHOW UP IN OLD POSTS OR NOT?? BUT HERE THEY ARE FOR REFRENCE. THE MUSEUM IN SINGAPORE HAS A LARGE COLLECTION OF THEM THE PICTURES OF SEVERAL MOUNTED OUTSIDE ARE FROM THERE. ONE CANNON HAS A GARUDA HEAD IT IS IN A MUSEUM IN DEMPASAR BALI. THEY HAVE QUITE A FEW OF THEM FOR SALE IN BORNEO AND MOST ARE MADE RECENTLY AND IN THE SMALLER SIZES. THE PICTURES MOUNTED ON A WOODEN BASE IS ONE OF THESE. Attached Images

24th July 2011, 11:29 PM	#1
migueldiaz Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Manila, Phils. Posts: 1,042	Thanks Jose! If you will have the time, would it be possible to request for close-up pics of the design elements you just mentioned? Thanks in advance

26th July 2011, 04:14 AM	#3
migueldiaz Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Manila, Phils. Posts: 1,042	Jose, maraming salamat! This will be very useful in my research For everybody's info, the University of Sto. Tomas (Manila) I heard published a book on lantakas. I've yet to verify whether the book has already been published. Thanks.

27th July 2011, 12:37 AM	#5
migueldiaz Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Manila, Phils. Posts: 1,042	Vandoo, many thanks! The pics will truly be of great help

27th July 2011, 02:18 PM	#6
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,280	Another good source is on mini-lantaka but will be relevant here as well: The Might of the Miniature Cannon: a Treasure of Borneo and the Malay Archipelago ISBN 983-41807-2-1 Also - the "dolphins" in the middle of my lantaka are I think actually sea horses