The Heron and the Crab
Satua Pedanda Baka
ca. 1935 | Helene Potjewijd
One fish after the other is transported to the lake. At last the crab is also taken away. In order not to fall, he holds on to the neck of the heron with his pincers. They have scarcely flown a short distance when they pass a rock, covered with fish bones. The crab realises immediately that the heron has deceived the fish and eaten them. Full of fury, he severs the neck of the heron with his claws and kills it.
One fish after the other is transported to the lake. At last the crab is also taken away. In order not to fall, he holds on to the neck of the heron with his pincers. They have scarcely flown a short distance when they pass a rock, covered with fish bones. The crab realises immediately that the heron has deceived the fish and eaten them. Full of fury, he severs the neck of the heron with his claws and kills it.
Collector:
Helene Potjewijd (1872 Meester Cornelis /Java - 1949 Wien)
Artist:
I Gusti Nyoman Lempad (ca. 1862 - 1978) DNB
Time:
ca. 1935
Entry Date:
1946
Object Name
Pen drawing
Culture
Bali
Material/technology:
Pen and brush in black and red ink, heightened with gold on paper
Copyright
Weltmuseum Wien
Collection area
Insular Southeast Asia
Geography
Insulares Südostasien/Indonesien/Bali
Invs.
130927
