An authenitcally carved Kimodo dragon stands guard. You can almost smell the tropical air sitting by the authentically decorated fireplace. Modeled after the beautiful Indonesian island, this room features native masks, rod puppets, meticulously carved flying dragons and of course a very comfortable four poster queen sized bed. Native to Indonesia, Kimodo dragons grow to be from six to eight feet long. The Indonesians considered these lizards to symbolize luck and wisdom and they are central in the totems of the tribal islanders.
Dragons represent many things to many cultures.
The Balinese saw the dragon as a symbol of wisdom and good fortune. They would decorate their houses with dragons and other animals to keep themselves safe from evil spirits and harm. This vibrant carving hangs from the ceiling, spinning slowly in the mountain breeze. Rod puppets such as this one were used in puppet shows honoring death, birth and marrige. These puppets are hand carved with care and can take up to two weeks to finnish.