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Secrets of Bali

by Jonathan Copeland

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Ni Wayan Murni

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Holy Water Dispenser 1



Material: Bronze
Style: Bali
Size: Height 28.5 cm, length 27 cm, width 12 cm
Order Number: BH1

Background: Bali Hinduism is called the holy water religion. Water in containers is made holy by Brahman priests for use in Balinese religious ceremonies, like temple ceremonies, tooth-filings and weddings.

The priest utters ritual prayers, sprinkles and swallows some. He does this 3 times. After which, the water inside is deemed to be holy water - air tirta - with great religious vitality and validity.

Holy Water Dispenser 2



Material: Silver and nickel
Style: Bali
Size: Height 28 cm, length 27.5 cm, width 12 cm
Order Number: BH2

Holy Water Jar



Material: Bronze
Style: Bali
Size: Height 26.5 cm, diameter 15.5 cm, circumference 48 cm
Order Number: BH3

Offering cover



Material: Dyed pandanus leaves stitched on rattan frame and beaded
Style: Bali
Size: Width 27 cm
Order Number: BH6

Background: The Balinese make frequent offerings to the gods and the evil spirits. The offerings are made of natural substances like fruit, flowers, vegetables and rice. Offerings to the gods are usually covered.

This offering cover is the traditional design. It can also be used as a food cover. They makes beautiful wall hangings.

Offering Stand



Material: Wood, gold leaf, commercial paint
Style: Bali
Size: Height 34 cm, diameter 34.5 cm, circumference 107 cm
Order Number: BH7

Background: Elevation is important to the Balinese. Height is associated with good. It is appropriate, therefore, that offerings to the gods should always be kept well above the ground.

This offering stand could be used as a base for a tower of fruit. They are well adapted as bases for anything, for example, bowls of flowers.