Product Description

Balinese Umbul-Umbul

Material: Cotton
Style: Negara, Bali, Indonesia
Size: Length 44 cm, Width 21 cm
Order Number: MHSBUU1

Umbul-umbul are pennants attached to the top of very long, thin, curved bamboo poles at the entrances of villages and temples when ceremonies are going on.

They are usually plain white or yellow. They often have a single elaborately embroidered naga which seems to writhe in the wind.

The naga or dragon is a semi-divine animal. He wears a crown on his head and always has. along, protruding, flaming tongue. They reign supreme in the underworld and are famous for their wisdom and magical powers. They give protection.

They have their own names and wives.

Mid 20th century.

Map of Bali.

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