Pawukon Calendar with Naga East Bali, Indonesia Late 19th/early 20th century Wood H: 18.5 in x W: 3.5 in :: 47 cm x 8.9 cm Superb Balinese planting calendar. The carved designs on this calendar record the Pawukon or the 210-day cycle that is used to determine auspicious days for planting, festivals, and rite of passage ceremonies. What makes this creation so unusual is its size and the powerful protective Naga handle with a fully formed gaping mouth to ‘eat’ or ‘devour’ negativity. Cf: Asian Civilization Museum in Singapore: https://www.roots.gov.sg/Collection-Landing/listing/1353525?taigerlist=collections SOLD
