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Artwork-code: |
TOBO-00710 |
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Category: |
KOTAK TAJI - COCKSPUR CASES |
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Description: |
This case is made in the shape of a man, Bhuta, and he carries a fruit from the pandan plant in his left hand. His full name in Balinese is BHUTA NGABA SARI, ngaba is coherent to the tribe ABA, meaning; holding on, to carry.
A similar demon can be found on Balinese kris-hefts as well.
(With thanks to Hedi Hinzler) |
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Period: |
1930-1950 |
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Comment: |
This case is made in the shape of a man, Bhuta, and he carries a fruit from the pandan plant in his left hand. His full name in Balinese is BHUTA NGABA SARI, ngaba is coherent to the tribe ABA, meaning; holding on, to carry.
A similar demon can be found on Balinese kris-hefts as well.
(With thanks to Hedi Hinzler) |
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Signature present: |
No signature |
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Quality: |
Very good quality |
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Remarks: |
Mint
The whole case is original; the matching knives are still in the case. |
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Artist: |
Unknown
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