Lamak Ornament
Lamak
ca. 1935 | Helene Potjewijd
In this symbolic interpretation, the lamak is essentially a connection between macro‑ and microcosm, buana agung and buana alit, universe and human being. The base layer of each lamak is said to be the empty Earth on which the creation is depicted in the form of the various motifs, and the position of the ornaments reflects the vertical structure of the universe.
In this symbolic interpretation, the lamak is essentially a connection between macro‑ and microcosm, buana agung and buana alit, universe and human being. The base layer of each lamak is said to be the empty Earth on which the creation is depicted in the form of the various motifs, and the position of the ornaments reflects the vertical structure of the universe.
Collector:
Helene Potjewijd (1872 Meester Cornelis /Java - 1949 Wien)
Artist:
Walter Spies DNB
Time:
ca. 1935
Entry Date:
1946
Object Name
Pen drawing
Culture
Bali
Material/technology:
Graphite and ink, washed, on paper
Copyright
Weltmuseum Wien
Collection area
Insular Southeast Asia
Geography
Insulares Südostasien/Indonesien/Bali
Invs.
130911