Babad Story
Indonesia-Bali-Gianyar, mid-20th century
(L x W x D) : 22x26,5x15 cm
Wood, Natural pigments
Gold leaf, stone
He is a Barong’s character played in Calonarang. He is Rangda’s servant but can also represent its daughter. Practising dark magic and being able to bring people back from the Dead, his character is very powerful. It sometime takes the appearance of a beautiful lady, a tiger or a bird. As very similar to Rangda,
Rarung can be called the ‘Red Rangda’.