Title
keris stand in the form of a phallus
Year/Period
early 20th century
Region
Bali, Indonesia
Material
wood, natural pigments
Dimension
Object size: 37.3 x 20.4 x 20.7 cm
Accession No.
2016-00123
Collection of
NLB Type
Woodcarving
This stand in the form of a phallus is a direct reference to the Shiva lingam. Bali remains Hindu today and Shiva is an important deity. Stands such as this were used in Balinese courts for the ceremonial display of heirloom kerises. Such stands were also placed near the entrance of a home as a place for guests to place their kerises whilst visiting.
