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This is a piece my grandfather bought in SE Asia I believe sometime in the first half of the 1900's it has no markings of an artist on it, and looks to be carved from a single piece of wood, any ideas what it is, and its value??
Thank you

This figure origins from Indonesia, probably Bali since it is a Hindu related motive and resembles Lord Vishnu riding his vehicle the Garuda. From my knowledge of such wooden pieces I think it is maximum 50 years old. The workmanship is excellent, however collectors of such art are few and far flung and I would appraise it at $200-250.

Indeed from Bali, but I would date it no earlier than 1960s. The subject is related to Hanuman but perhaps not Hanuman. There are two naga (dragon/snake like figures), so perhaps it has something to do with the characters Subali and Sugriwa (who are Hanuman's uncles). They were royalty whose appearance turned into ape-like figures because they plunged into a river that they were forbidden to enter. The story is popular in Bali.

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