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Subject:Exceptional wood carving
Posted By: Simon Mon, May 16, 2016 IP: 24.114.82.63

Do not know much about this piece other that the carving is from museum qualify!
Any info would be appreciated, about the age and provenance

The piece is 2 feet high and very heavy wood.







Subject:Re: Exceptional wood carving
Posted By: Bill H Tue, May 17, 2016

Your carving looks to be from Bali, in Indonesia, and depicts the Hindu God Vishnu riding his subordinate Bird-Man deity Garuda. The statues are rather common fare in tourist shops on the island, which is noted for its excellent woodcarvers.

I have one of these Vishnu & Garuda carvings myself, but a bit smaller than this one.

Best regards,

Bill H.

Subject:Re: Exceptional wood carving
Posted By: Bill H Tue, May 17, 2016

Here's a new picture of my old Garuda for comparison. Height about 16.25 inches.
BH




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