The study of "loro blonyo" generally deals with the structure and form of the statue as a real
autonomous work of art. ln this article "loro blonyo" is perceived as an integral part which ean not be
separated from its functions and placemant. lt is located in the central "senthong", part of the strueture
of the "dalem" room in a tradltional Javanese house. More specifically this article attempt to discuss
from the point of view of Javanese cosmology what the statue of "loro blonyo" means in relation to the
way of life of "sangkaning dumadi".
Key Words: lo r o blonyo, senthong tengah, kosmologi Jawa
