Large 19th Century Multicolor Carved & Painted Wood Statue of Garuda From a Temple Bali

Description

Large 19th century hand carved and hand painted figure of Deity Garuda.
Originally purchased in Bali, from a temple.
Beautifully … more Large 19th century hand carved and hand painted figure of Deity Garuda.
Originally purchased in Bali, from a temple.
Beautifully detailed, fully hand painted body, intricate carved accents, sophisticated character and impressive scale.
Removable wings on the dragon, on the Garuda and removable tail.

Dimensions: Height 37 in x Width 24 1/4 in x Depth 16 in
Base measurements: Width 10 in x Depth 9 1/4 in
The Deity figure is in good condition, several broken feathers, general wear, dents, nicks.

Small info about Deity: Garuda (Sanskrit: गरुड, romanized: Garuḍa; Pali: गरुळ, romanized: Garuḷa; Vedic Sanskrit: गरुळ, IAST: Garuḷa) is a Hindu deity who is primarily depicted as the mount (vahana) of the Hindu god Vishnu. This divine creature is mentioned in the Hindu, Buddhist, and Jain faiths.
According to Hinduism: Garuda is Lord Vishnu's mount (vahana), embodying power, strength, and protection. According To Buddhism: Garuda is frequently shown as a guardian figure, linked with knowledge and the power to fend off evil. less