Some Help with a Balinese Keris

John · 9th February 2005, 05:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Mick

BSMStar

It's Bayu. The attribute is the Amrita held in the right hand accross the chest.

Bima is a hero. Batara Bayu is a God. The "God of Winds" if my memory serves me right. He is also the father of Hanuman (the White Monkey General).

Still reasonably fresh from my reading of the Mahabaratha (Indian version) pertaining to Mick's other thread. If I remembered correctly, the "god of wind" is called Vayu and he was the god Pandu's wife kunti invoked for the conception of Bima, primarily for strength (Pandu was a celibate). So I presume Bayu is the Balinese version (spelling) of the god of wind.

BSMStar · 9th February 2005, 06:44 PM

Thank you John and Mick.

As you can tell, I am relatively new to the forum... and a new student to the Balinese/Lombok/Hindu cultures.

Your help is greatly appreciated!!

Boswego · 10th February 2005, 01:03 AM

I just got my first Kris recently-as a total rookie I'd like to ask a crass question-how much does a beautiful piece (just a general price range) like this go for ? Sorry to be so crude but i have to start saving my pennies now and know zero about sword values !
P.S.-Hope I'm not breaking any rules by being so nosey-Thanks.

Rick · 10th February 2005, 01:25 AM

Boswego, discussion of value is not allowed here .

Bali kerisses of this quality are highly prized .

Boswego · 10th February 2005, 05:52 AM

Rick & Everybody-My apologies,sorry to ask about value,that is one mind boggling Keris !

9th February 2005, 06:44 PM	#2
BSMStar Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Kansas City, MO USA Posts: 312	Vayu/Bayu Thank you John and Mick. As you can tell, I am relatively new to the forum... and a new student to the Balinese/Lombok/Hindu cultures. Your help is greatly appreciated!!

10th February 2005, 01:03 AM	#3
Boswego Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 23	I just got my first Kris recently-as a total rookie I'd like to ask a crass question-how much does a beautiful piece (just a general price range) like this go for ? Sorry to be so crude but i have to start saving my pennies now and know zero about sword values ! P.S.-Hope I'm not breaking any rules by being so nosey-Thanks.

10th February 2005, 01:25 AM	#4
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,339	Boswego, discussion of value is not allowed here . Bali kerisses of this quality are highly prized .

10th February 2005, 05:52 AM	#5
Boswego Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 23	Rick & Everybody-My apologies,sorry to ask about value,that is one mind boggling Keris !