Figural !

David · 4th August 2023, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by milandro

Apparently (I found some other threads here talking about the Balinese variant of the Punakawan, this is Twalen or Tualen

"....Tualen (tualèn) or Malen is one of the punakawan figures (Balinese parěkan) in the wayang tradition in Bali. His character is similar to Semar in Javanese wayang. In the Balinese wayang tradition, Tualen is depicted as an old man with an ugly face, black skin, but behind his appearance, he has a noble heart, has good manners, knows manners and likes to give wise advice. In the Balinese wayang tradition in general, there are three sons, namely: Merdah, Delem and Sangut. The four of them (including Tualen) are clowns who are very well known among Balinese people....."

Yes, i believe Twalen is often depicted missing his top front teeth.

A. G. Maisey · 5th August 2023, 12:31 AM

Twalen & Mwerdah

JustYS · 9th September 2023, 06:05 AM

Pick up couple of Balinese hilts for my small but growing collection.
It’s almost as addictive as Keris…..

Rick · 9th September 2023, 06:39 AM

That's a very nice grouping; excellent workmanship!
What or who is the figure on the right side of the image?
Great additions to the thread! Thanks

Gavin Nugent · 9th September 2023, 06:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Rick

That's a very nice grouping; excellent workmanship!
What or who is the figure on the right side of the image?
Great additions to the thread! Thanks

Rick, this thread may be of some insight.

http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=27190

JustYS · 9th September 2023, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Rick

That's a very nice grouping; excellent workmanship!
What or who is the figure on the right side of the image?
Great additions to the thread! Thanks

Thank you Rick.

It’s a horse.

Sajen · 9th September 2023, 03:22 PM

A new addition to the collection, a Lombok handle.

Interested Party · 9th September 2023, 06:08 PM

Interesting and well done pieces. JustYS and Sajen do you know the approximate age of your examples?

For my edification, Sajen yours is Hanapu? JustYS from left yours are 1. Unknown 2 Vishnu and Guarda 3. Rakshasa 4. Ganesh 5. Unknown I can't see what he is holding for a clue 6. Rangda and a snack. 7. Horse with no visible wings.

David · 9th September 2023, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by JustYS

Pick up couple of Balinese hilts for my small but growing collection.
It’s almost as addictive as Keris…..

Nice contemporary carvings Just. Yes, there are some folks who only collect hilts. I can see why it can be addictive.

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Interested Party Member Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: Eastern Sierra Posts: 498	Interesting and well done pieces. JustYS and Sajen do you know the approximate age of your examples? For my edification, Sajen yours is Hanapu? JustYS from left yours are 1. Unknown 2 Vishnu and Guarda 3. Rakshasa 4. Ganesh 5. Unknown I can't see what he is holding for a clue 6. Rangda and a snack. 7. Horse with no visible wings.