Bali Statue, Garuda
Statue of Vishnu on Garuda
Bali, Indonesia
Wood, polychrome
Height: 52 cm, width: 50 cm
Circa 1910-1920
Dutch provenance
Antique Balinese polychrome painted wooden statue depicting the Hindu god Vishnu riding Garuda, Bali, Indonesia, circa 1910–1920. Vishnu is shown with a grey body, wearing a predominantly red crown. He holds a spear in his right hand while his left hand grasps the fold of his robe. Garuda, with a yellow-orange body and a protruding tongue supports Vishnu and holds his feet with his hands. The figure has separate wings and tail and stands on a black pedestal inscribed in white block letters: “INI WISNOE NOENGGANG GEROEDA”.
This early 20th-century Balinese sculpture displays the vibrant colours and expressive style associated with traditional Balinese woodcarving. An old restoration is present to the beak..
€ 1250
