The Garouda Eagle In Polychrome Wood And Golden Wood, India 1st Half Of The 20th Century

Very beautiful Indian statue dating from the 1st half of the 20th century and representing Garouda, the eagle of Vishnu.
he is represented in a protective and almost threatening attitude at the same time.
it is adorned with a crown and numerous jewels.
it is mainly green in color and polychrome with its original gilding.
it is monoxyle only the finely worked wings have been added as well as the tail.
some small gaps in the fingers but not serious. Garuda is a bird creature from Hindu mythology that blends characteristics of an eagle and a human.
He is the vehicle (vahana) of Vishnu and appears on the banner of the god.
Garuda represents birth and heaven, and he is the enemy of all serpents.
a very beautiful old representation of Garouda.

dimensions:
height 45 cm.

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