Origin of the Jawa Demam hilt form

David · 13th May 2009, 09:20 PM

Erik, i can't answer you question, but i did want to say that you seem to have a wonderful collection of figural hilts.

A old hilt like this, with the ogre-like qualities such as fangs and the crossed over arm posture of the Jawa Demam is indeed very interesting. What i am most curious about is if there is a specific meaning to this crossed over arm posture. Does it have a specific cultural significance? Likewise does the hands on knees posture also have cultural significance? Are the meanings here different or doesn't it matter?

13th May 2009, 09:20 PM	#33
David Keris forum moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 7,229	Erik, i can't answer you question, but i did want to say that you seem to have a wonderful collection of figural hilts. A old hilt like this, with the ogre-like qualities such as fangs and the crossed over arm posture of the Jawa Demam is indeed very interesting. What i am most curious about is if there is a specific meaning to this crossed over arm posture. Does it have a specific cultural significance? Likewise does the hands on knees posture also have cultural significance? Are the meanings here different or doesn't it matter?