Title
Balinese men regarded the kris as the main symbol of their social identity, an heirloom that embodied part of the family deity, and had itself vital spiritual force
Caption
Balinese men regarded the kris as the main symbol of their social identity, an heirloom that embodied part of the family deity, and had itself vital spiritual force, These examples have handles in the shape of Raksasas to guard against demons. They belonged to a Satria family of Singaraja. Indonesia. Balinese. Singaraja, Bali.
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Photo12/Universal Images Group/Werner Forman
Reference
UMG12A23_276
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