Balinese~Garuda Vishnu Naga~wood carving~Bali folk art
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Garuda The eagle, is a lesser Hindu god, the mount of Vishnu, one of the main forms of God in Hinduism. He wears a crown on his head like his master, Vishnu. He is ancient and huge, and can block out the sun. Symbol Of Power Garuda came to life shining like fire, his glaring light filling the firmament in all directions. The amazed gods thought that doomsday was coming and that at last, the time had come for the burning of the three worlds. But Agni, the god of fire, knew the truth, and he harangued the other gods with these words: "O you gods, don't you be frightened. The time has not come for my burning of the world. Doomsday is still far away. What light is it you see? It is Garuda's light. Powerful among the birds. Garuda decorates the back of the main shrine of all temples in Bali. Also the national symbol of Indonesia . Our Garuda Hand carved from high quality suar wood, this wood has a beautiful tight grain and rich color, also very weighty and dense. The artist has embellished this work completely by hand using simple carving tools, with intricate and beautifully detailed Balinese style flourishes and attention to the smallest detail. Finished to a deep satin polish. Truly amazing does not even begin to describe this! One of a kind, you will receive the exact sculpture pictured Garuda sits with his wings spread, Lord
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