essay

The position of the blacksmiths

Bali: studies in life, thought, and ritual5 • 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.
Subjects
Smiths and their crafts
Ethnogeography
Classes
Chief executive
Castes
Mythology
culture
Balinese
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)