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Old 30th October 2017, 06:01 PM   #1
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A photo is worth 1000 words!

Without a photo, I'm afraid there isn't much to talk about...
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Old 31st October 2017, 06:44 AM   #2
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A photo is worth 1000 words!

Without a photo, I'm afraid there isn't much to talk about...
I do not have a photo yet. Besides, if one does not know about a Keris being historically used in certain ritual... would a photo enlighten?
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Old 31st October 2017, 03:35 PM   #3
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Possibly it is a rendering of the 'Barong and Keris' dance as performed by Balinese dancers.
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Old 31st October 2017, 04:09 PM   #4
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Possibly it is a rendering of the 'Barong and Keris' dance as performed by Balinese dancers.
Thank you, Rick. This is it. I looked up 'Barong and Keris dance' online and it is strikingly similar depiction. I'll try to post photo of the statue, but am almost certain this is what it depicts, the position of the Keris, the pose, facial expression, etc. Thanks again!
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Old 31st October 2017, 05:30 PM   #5
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You're very welcome Alex.
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Old 23rd November 2017, 10:58 AM   #6
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A photo is worth 1000 words!
I agree, Marius I finally got the photos.
The face looks more Japanese rather Javanese to me, especially the eyes, high cheekbones, etc. so this threw me off. I think it represents exactly what Rick stated above. Also, a heavy and good quality wood that is likely teak. Any similar carvings out there?
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Old 23rd November 2017, 07:01 PM   #7
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The material is not teak, it appears to be Makassar Ebony.
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