Asian Hand Carved Garuda Sculpture, Dated 1911

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• Lot Description

  Southeastern Asian, early 20th century. Hand carved wood sculptural figure in the form of Garuda (eagle or bird-like humanoid guardian figure in both Hindu and Buddhist religions, also a cultural and national symbol for many areas in Southeastern Asia and India), with green cabochon stone set in upper center of forehead, almond form stylized incised eyes, pointed nose recalling a bird's beak, rounded ears, calm and pleasant facial features, recessed hole at top of head (likely missing element), exposed bare chest, belt above feathered tunic, seated on a stool decorated with mermaids, bare feet resting on separable carved wood base with additional figural scenes depicting swimming mermaids, elephants and a crocodile with closed mouth and exposed teeth, large removeable and articulating feathered wings at sides, rounded basin on top of base, likely used as a devotional shrine. Incised on bottom with date and likely signature, "POTO 1-1-1911". Overall approximate height 25.8", width (across wings) 28.9", depth 13.8".

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