Context (CMS Context)
‘Donor’s Catalogue Card: “Wood carving 26 Indonesia. Bali. Multi-coloured carving of garuda - made out of coconut wood. Larger versions often found in temples. Purchased Sangeh 1976 Rp 5000.” M. Backhouse, 10/13/2004.’‘Please note, that only the main figure has been photographed and measured. B-G were not with A when this occurred, so when these are next retrieved, please update the information accordingly. M. Backhouse, 10/13/2004.’
Event Date 13/10/2004
Author: maa

Description (CMS Description)
Wooden carving representing Garuda, painted in black, white, gold, red and various colours.A: Figure on stand. The figure is squatting with its knees and elbows bent. It has protruding eyes, a bird-like beak with teeth, and wears a red and gold head-dress. Large crack in wooden base.B-C: A pair of wings which slot into each side of the figure.D: Fan-shaped tail which slots into rear of figure in upright position.E-H: Four long, pointed wooden fingers, two of which slot into holes in each of the figure’s hands.
Event Date 13/10/2004
Author: maa