AM E074173 Adiparwa: Beheading of Kala Rahu

Title of artwork
AM E074173 Adiparwa: Beheading of Kala Rahu
Artist(s)
I Nyoman Dogol
Equivalence
637-1 Beheading of Kala Rahu
Locations
Kamasan
Narrative
Adiparwa
Collected in ...
Australian Museum Collection
Anthony Forge Collection
Exhibition Marker
Balinese Traditional Paintings
Catalog Number
E074173
Photo credit
Furno Emma
Description
Wisnu beheads Kala Rau or Rahu, who has just consumed the amerta after its creation by the Churning of the Ocean of Milk. Wisnu beheads the demon before the liquid of immortality can enter his throat, but the head remains immortal, and each month devours the moon.
Abstracted summary
Many gods, each named [ref LC]
Medium of production
Thick coating of pigment, signs of flaking [ref LC]. On European cloth [ref reg; LC]
Date artwork started
1930
Date artwork completed
1940
Width (cm)
138
Location:
Kamasan
Narrative:
Adiparwa
Date of work:
1930