Albert Herdianto Widjojo
I got it! Sometimes it’s quite difficult to find an idea for the “Wacky Wednesday” challenge like I experienced this time, but, after searching thoroughly, I saw the statues. Loro Blonyo.
Loro Blonyo is a sacred statue in the form of a pair of Javanese brides who use typical traditional Javanese clothing with complete attributes. In the beginning, the statue of Loro Blonyo was in the form of a Javanese bride with a sitting position, but over the times and developments of contemporary art, the statue of Loro Blonyo underwent a process of change of shape. There were others form who stood up and added with other applications, but however, those form change of the statue of Loro Blonyo still paid attention to the standard, namely a pair of Javanese brides. The clothes of its statue usually adjust the local area, namely the style of Javanese traditional clothing in the style of Surakarta or Yogyakarta palace style.
In describing a cultural phenomenon, Javanese are always surrounded by the influence of the universe that is both material and invisible or spiritual. Thus the visualization of Loro Blonyo made of a pair of statues made of wood, or clay, consisting of a statue of a woman – Roro – accompanied by a man wearing traditional Javanese wedding attire, basahan style in a sitting position. The statue was originally only found in the joglo house, the terms of a home of the priyayis or aristocrats, stationed in central senthong (a special room in traditional Javanese houses) with a number of grips and philosophies that cannot be separated from the Javanese cosmological context.
This article will be very long if I have to explain it thoroughly. In addition, because this post is part of the contribution to the challenges mentioned above, I would say that this “sacred” statue has become wacky by the actions of my cat Blue. The two statues have fallen so many times that they have become defective.
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Did you see some defective parts of the two statues?
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Users voted 9 times.
Q: Did you see some defective parts of the two statues?
Yes (6 votes) – 67%
No (3 votes) – 33%
Q: Can you name it?
Yes (6 votes) – 67%
No (3 votes) – 33%
Q: Can you guess the philosophical meaning?
Yes (2 votes) – 22%
No (7 votes) – 78%
What I noticed is that one lacks one’s ears to the other and the nose
You are absolutely right, dear friend. Blue always climbs here and there, and now Black followed him.
Despite the falls, the statue is still beautiful. The ear is missing first and the other has a damaged nose.
Actually, it’s just a simple statue but has historical and cultural values.
Yes, you’re right about the defective, Vidocka.
The female of the first photo has problems with her nose on up, like it is peeling, I am probably imagining it lol.
You are right, LaJenna. The defect in the noses of the two statues was the reason for the photos join in the Wacky challenge, in addition to accessories in the men’s ears.
Collections that remind us of our families. Wonderful.
I have not encountered these in the past, but my time in Jakarta was limited to one sightseeing trip. Thank you for sharing a piece of your culture, Albert!
Occasionally touching cultural treasury or tradition give bit variation to my post, right?
Actually, I often describe my cultural philosophy but in a more universal language. It was also an attempt to distinguish my posts from the travel & tourism categories. lol.
I love your posts. Even though you run many days in a row making me think, I now look forward to peeking over the wall to see what you have written in the sand that lies beyond my fence.
Wow! That’s a lovely compliment written through beautiful poetry. I really appreciate it, Doc.
I enjoy the chance to think about things that have nothing to do with technology! Until of course we have a detailed technology conversation. I enjoy those as well.
I notice the male is always taller than the female. This could just be an assumption in height difference but it might be indicative of something else…
That is an interesting observation, brother. I myself do not know the reason specifically because it was never explained or mentioned, both in cultural explanations and in literature. I suspect that the condition is more of a physical reality in general where most physical men are taller than women.
I hope that is the case
Sorry Albert I just might be going blind as I saw no defect in the second photos of the statues. But the first one seems to have blunted noses? These statues are quite charming actually. I am afraid I do not know anything about Indonesia or Javanese culture. Maybe I should write a post about it. BTW I did not mean fern trees but rather
either a pine or a fir tree which is an evergreen tree thus never changes color and loses cones on the ground. Again I apologize but my big fingers on a tablet small keys simply do not work well together.
That’s okay, my friend. Both about the damage to the statue and the pine trees.
In the beginning, the Republic of Indonesia was a huge area consisting of many kingdoms that emerged and sank one after another. Until now many of kingdoms still exist but are no longer oriented to territorial power but rather to cultural and customary orientations. Historically, the change of ideology occurred as a mutual agreement to free themselves from Dutch colonialism.
Cultural things always have great stories behind them… I’m usually quite kayop (busybody) about them …
I think the ears and nose-tip are chipped
Yes, I see you have an interest in culture and I am very proud of you about that, my friend, because every culture has various values as its roots. People who understand it will really appreciate every culture.
Yep! the statue of a man has lost his ear accessories as well as the tip of his nose has been broken as with a statue of the woman.
How interesting. I have been reading about this after I saw your post. First time hearing of this of course. I read that these statues were limited to aristocratic or wealthy families for the simple reason that a house of considerable proportions was needed.
Your first photo looks like the man is missing part of his left ear. Blue has new toys. 🙂
The last photo, from researching, looks like some type of religion mask. That is my best guess.
Wow! It seems you are quite curious about the statue, Carol. thanks.
Yes, the statue of a man has lost his ear accessories as well as the tip of his nose has been broken as with a statue of the woman.
The last photo is the same type of sculpture in a different and contemporary version, but all three of them are from Jogjakarta, my father’s hometown.
Always willing to learn. Special they were from your father’s hometown.
That’s great, Carol. I acknowledge your enthusiasm for learning.