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BAKUNAWA: The Filipino Dragon

2012 | Digital Ink | 7000 x 5000 pixels

For Sale: 15 ETH

BAKUNAWA FINAL.jpg

Created in 2012, this iconic drawing is considered to be one of the first and most popular high-quality depictions of the Bakunawa ever made available on the internet. It was unique during that time for having the moon dramatically clasped in the dragon's jaws.

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The artwork has served as an inspiration to many artists and people from all over the world to create and take a deeper dive into Philippine mythology. It has also been featured in a number of books and documentaries about dragons and myths.

 

The subject: Bakunawa is the gargantuan, moon-eating, dragon-deity from Philippine mythology. Ancient Filipinos believe it to be the cause of eclipses.

 

See more information about the Bakunawa here: https://www.deviantart.com/jrldorado/art/Bakunawa-The-Filipino-Dragon-298473522

 

The jpeg image is a hefty 7000 x 5000 pixels and perfect for large, framed prints.

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