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Artwork-code: |
TOBO-00800 |
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Category: |
Manuscripts |
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Description: |
Wooden and painted lontar container from Bali |
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Period: |
1950-1970 |
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Comment: |
Much of the special knowledge, rituals, medicin etc, was preserved on lontar leaves.
After a month of special treatment the lontar leaves can be preserved for a very long time.
A priest writes his text by carving letters into the lontar with a very sharp small knife. When the lontar is full, he slides with his index finger, which is blackened by a special black liquid, over the lontar.
Because the black moisture stays in the tiny scratches the letters are visible now.
Because there are priceless lontars on Bali, a special box is made to preserve those lontars. And often this box is decorated with special carvings or, like here, with painted illustrations from the Hindu saga Ramayana.
The last 2 photos show a priest determining a date for an important event with the help of a lontar and a Bali calendar.
Pls click on the photo for more pics&info. |
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Height in cm: |
11 |
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Width in cm: |
50 |
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Depth in cm: |
6 |
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Signature present: |
No signature |
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Quality: |
Very good quality |
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Remarks: |
In proper condition |
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Artist: |
Unknown
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