Indonesian Kamasan Star Calendar Tapestry Painting Balinese Traditional Art 1984

Description

Gorgeous Indonesian Kamasan star calendar.
The Balinese calendar integrates the Indian-derived lunar (saka) calendar with an indigenous system of weekly cycles (wuku) which constitute a 210-day year made up of different sequences of named days. It is a complex system of weeks and days in which some weeks run for 7 days and others run concurrently for 4 days and 5 days. Together they also comprise months known as Tumpeks. This intriguing system needs some study.
The vertical columns are the seven days with the God, wayang figure, bird and tree appropriate to that day at the top and the animal and demonic figures (buta) at the bottom. The horizontal rows represent each day of the five-day week.
The colors are vibrant and bright. No stains or tears in the canvas. There is a tiny tack hole or two in each corner. We purchased it folded and will be continuing to store it this way. Please be sure to read ad and view all photos for details. The creases will flatten out after leaving unfolded for some time. The previous owner wrote the year they purchased it on the back (1984) so we know it is at least 37 years old.
Approximate measurements:
- 33.50 inches tall
- 36.00 inches wide
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