essay
The position of the blacksmiths
Bali: studies in life, thought, and ritual • 5 • Published In 1960 • Pages: 289-299, 387-388
By: Goris, R. (Roelof).
Abstract
This article, which was first published in Dutch as a section in a larger collection entitled 'Bali: Studies in Life, Thought and Ritual', describes the social position of blacksmiths in Balinese society. It shows as of the 1920s, the Balinese considered all metal as magically dangerous. Blacksmiths were considered magicians because of their daily contact with such a magically charged substance.
- HRAF PubDate
- 2010
- Region
- Asia
- Sub Region
- Southeast Asia
- Document Type
- essay
- Evaluation
- Creator Types
- Missionary
- Government Official
- Document Rating
- 5: Excellent Primary Data
- Analyst
- Hesung C. Koh ; 1961
- Field Date
- ca. 1913-1948
- Coverage Date
- 1900-1929
- Coverage Place
- Bali, Indonesia
- Notes
- by R. Goris
- For bibliographical references see document 21:[Franken, et al]
- LCSH
- Balinese (Indonesian people)