favourite things  by seanoneill

favourite things

This chap is my Ogoh-Ogoh. Acquired on a holiday to Bali in 1994, I have cared for him ever since, and he has cared for me. I can't quite believe that he is 18 years old!

The name Ogoh Ogoh appears to be a catch all for monster in Bali.

They are made in the form of creatures of the underworld known in Balinese as buta-kala. The creatures are based on characters taken from traditional myths and legends, however in modern times many also take the form of modern characters, including even people in the media or in the government.

Before the Hindu new year, Nyepi, is celebrated in the spring by a day of silence – you can find Ogoh Ogoh everywhere in Bali.

There are probabaly people who know more about Ogoh Ogoh than me, but I love mine, even if he is a monster.
Ha, what a cute expression! Nice set up
October 16th, 2012  
Fabulous creature, beautifully shot!
October 16th, 2012  
He looks a mischievous little fellow! But very charming and I can see why you like him!
October 16th, 2012  
He has a very smiley happy face, cute little tongue!!!
October 16th, 2012  
@hasselhotch @soboy5 @tishpics @happypat Thank you all. Glad you like him.
October 16th, 2012  
He looks like a happy fell!ow!
October 16th, 2012  
Cute guy!! Love the way you've shot it with such a shadow
October 16th, 2012  
Great lighting that shows off his dimensions well. I love to collect special things on travels - always a great memory when you look at them months and years later.
October 17th, 2012  
That's a great story...I think he exudes happy feelings
October 17th, 2012  
Thanks for the story, he looks friendly !
October 17th, 2012  
Neat statue and interesting story. The lighting is great, nice relief in the textures. But 1994 was NOT 18 years ago... or was it..? *does math*.... crap! Sigh. lol.
October 18th, 2012  
Someone's happy! Cute little fella! Interesting story, Sean.
October 18th, 2012  
He is very cute, and looks a bit mischeivous
October 20th, 2012  
So cool! I love Indonesian folk art. I taught teachers in Jakarta on three different occasions in the 1980s as part of an overseas program Michigan State offered. What an amazing country!
February 21st, 2013  
@taffy It is. I have cherished my Ogoh Ogoh for nearly 20 years now. As I type he watches over me from a few inches away at the side of my computer screens. It would break my heart if anything were ever to happen to him.
February 21st, 2013  
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