Balinese Garuda Wood Carving Bali folk art Indonesia

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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 is hand carved from albesia wood with beautifully detailed painting in the traditional Balinese style. Highlighted with real gold leaf. The wings are removable for ease in storage and shipping. This piece measure approximitly 26" tall - 18"wing tip to wing tip - 7" X 8" at the base A really nice piece for the collector or as a stunning focal point for your eclectic home decor. PLEASE NOTE: We go through much effort to photograph each item to show the true details and colors. Please be aware read more