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Subject:Help Identifying Asian Deity
Posted By: R. Rodney Sat, Jan 14, 2023 IP: 96.239.90.51 Hi Forum Members, |
Subject:Re: Help Identifying Asian Deity
Posted By: Bill H Sun, Jan 15, 2023 Looks Balinese, perhaps an image of Hanuman, an avatar of the Hindu God Shiva. Hard for me to guess at the age. Balinese carvers have been turning such images out for the tourist trade for eons. Their work is very good usually, as this piece. |
Subject:Re: Help Identifying Asian Deity
Posted By: R. Rodney Mon, Jan 16, 2023 Thank you, Bill! I appreciate your feedback. I had not considered Bali as a place of origin but now after doing more research, I agree that there's a strong possibility it is Hanuman. |
Subject:Re: Help Identifying Asian Deity
Posted By: Mikeoz Tue, Jan 17, 2023 Hi Bill. I don't think this is Hanuman, the Monkey King. He is more often depicted with a monkey like mouth, rather than the fiercely-toothed demons like Ranga and the Barong. |
Subject:Re: Help Identifying Asian Deity
Posted By: Bill H Wed, Jan 18, 2023 Yep, a lot of Balinese carvings look alike. However, when I was at Club Med Bali for a week 30 years ago, in between viewing sculpted bronze figures on the beach, I toured a number of carver's workshops and departed with the impression that Hanuman, the Monkey King, was highly respected in some quarters of Bali for his strength and close association with Hindu protective deity Brahma. |
Subject:Re: Help Identifying Asian Deity
Posted By: Mr Davis Sat, Apr 08, 2023 Posted images today 4/8 23 of a pair I have. The first thing I noticed is the hair pattern. I too seek the wisdom of knowledge. |
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