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                Set of 2 incense burners, used by the Hindu priest on Bali during ceremonies or rituals. Local name; Padamaran | 
                     
                    
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                            1900-1950 | 
                     
                    
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                            This burner is used by the Pedanda, the Balinese priest, to help him perform certain rituals during ceremonies, like tooth filing, marriage or the blessing of a temple.The two figures are the naga, the holy snake ,at the front, and the nandi at the back. Nandi is the travel animal of Shiva.
The last three photos show a priest performing a ritual with the padamaran in the right hand.
Collectors item.
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