Pair of Ceremonial Hangings, Salang
Bali, Indonesia Wood, pigment, cork, cotton pom poms, cordage, coins 19th/very early 20th century H: 28 in x W: 11.5 in :: 71 cm x 29.2 cm An extremely fine pair of Balinese salang in complete and original condition. These sacred markers for centering and protection hung from a building’s four cardinal corners during an important ceremony. The hanging coins (kepeng) are of Chinese origin and many of them are centuries old.Price on request