Rare, antique Kadga Tombak – Madiun-era (16th century) – Kadga wilah with two naga tails in Kinatah – Slewah pamor – Matching warangka and Bali Landeyan with intricate Tinjung.
(Article number: 1930)
 
This rare, antique Kadga Tombak dates from the Madiun-era (16th century).
 
The wilah is forged to Kadga dapur with two symmetrical Naga tails in Kinatah at the base of the wilah.
 
Kadga tombaks are known to assist the owner to be able to tame other magical objects and kerisses and other entities. It calms down aggressive spirits and wards off attacks from negative energy, entities and persons. It protects its owner from psysic and black magic attacks. Kadga tombaks are the ideal tools to remove spirits or ghosts from premises or homes. During meditation sessions it creates a protected space for the owner so that het or she can meditate without disturbance.
 
Furthermore, this Kadga Tombak has an extremely strong Naga spirit. The Naga or dragon is a mythological creature found in almost all cultures of the world. Dragons usually support figures in myths or legends. However, there are significant differences in beliefs between Western and Eastern cultures about dragons. In Western cultural mythology, Europe in particular is portrayed as a symbol of evil, a figure of bad character, a tendency to be destructive, and regarded as an enemy to be eliminated. Some European mythologies state that one who can slay a dragon is called a hero. While in the eyes of Eastern culture, the dragon figure is known as a symbol of power, excellence, glory and prosperity.
 
In Javanese culture, especially in ancient Javanese architecture, dragons were found in the era of the kingdoms of East Java, from the 10th to the 16th century. The oldest is found in the Jalatunda valley on the slopes of Mount Penanggungan . A dragon appeared around the bottom of the pseudo-phallus in the great pool. Dragon means snake (male) in Sanskrit. But in Java itself, the dragon refers more to the snake god who manifests as a figure of a magical creature in the form of a giant serpent. Javanese dragons are also depicted with crowns on their heads, sometimes also with earrings and necklaces. The Javanese dragon is considered a protective figure or protector, so it is often found in the carvings of gates, entrances or stairs of sacred buildings to protect the building in which it is located. In ancient Javanese culture, dragons were often associated with water and fertility.
 
Furthermore, the wilah is forged with slewah pamor. Pamor slewah is an ancient pamor that is not documented because of its age.
 
The Tombak is complete with matching wilah and landeyan.
 
Characteristics:
Dapur: Kadga
Pamor: Slewah
Tangguh: Madiun (16th century)