Suggested Price: Rp1.200.000
Adorn your space with the Gunungan, the sacred Javanese “Tree of Life” and “Cosmic Mountain” cast in metallic relief, symbolizing the universe, the cycle of life, and the beginning and end of every epic story.
More than just a decorative accent, this extraordinary wall sculpture is a faithful representation of the Gunungan (Mountain) or Kayon (Tree of Life), the single most important symbol in Javanese Wayang philosophy. In every shadow puppet performance, the Gunungan stands center stage at the beginning and the end, signifying the universe in its entirety—the mountain, the jungle, and the sacred link between heaven and earth. Its removal marks the start of the story, and its final placement in the center (tancep kayon) signifies that the cosmic order has been restored and the play of life is over.
Crafted in a striking copper-and-dark-metallic finish, this relief is a stunning depiction of the Gunungan Gapuran (Gate Mountain). Look closely at the intricate carvings: at the base, you find the gapura (gate) guarded by two Buto (giants/demons), representing the threshold between the human and spiritual worlds. Above them, the winged creatures, foliage, and the central “Tree of Life” (Kalpataru) symbolize the entirety of the jungle, teeming with various aspects of human existence and wild nature. Display this powerful piece to inject a deep sense of cultural significance and sophisticated, philosophical beauty into your home, serving as a constant reminder of life’s eternal cycles and the balance between chaos and order.
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