SIMBOLISME PATUNG LORO BLONYO

Abstract

The objectives of research are to find out: (1) the cosmology form of loro blonyo sculpture in Javanese cultural context, (2) placement system of loro blonyo sculp- ture in  “joglo” house structure relating to the concept of Javanese social-cultural environment  balance, (3) loro blonyo sculpture as the most important element in its position in  “pasrèn” room in Javanese custom house, and (4) the symbolic- philosophical meaning of loro blonyo sculpture art in Javanese cultural cosmology. Based on the result of  research and discussion, it can be concluded: (1) The cos- mology form of loro blonyo  sculpture in the Javanese cultural context relating to the Javanese society particularly the one with rice planting as the earning; (2) The placement system of loro blonyo sculture in the “joglo” house structure relating to the concept of Javanese social-cultural environment balance; (3) Loro blonyo sculp- ture is the most important element in its position in the “pasrèn” room in Javanese custom house;.  (4) The symbolic-philosophical meaning of  loro blonyo sculpture art in Javanese cultural cosmology is as the symbol of fertility (Dewi Sri) and pros- perity (Sadana). Key words: loro blonyo, krobongan, pasrèn or petanèn, joglo, Dewi Sri, Sadana.