{"product_id":"vintage-balinees-houten-vishnu-garuda-beeld-24-cm","title":"Vintage Balinese Garuda Sculpture – Indonesian Mythological Wood Carving","description":"\u003cp\u003eA lively vintage wood carving from Bali depicting the legendary Garuda carrying Vishnu. The sculpture has an almost architectural quality, with the figures rising through a dense arrangement of feathers, curves and projecting carved elements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is the silhouette that gives this piece much of its character. Viewed straight on it appears compact and symmetrical, while from either side the carving becomes considerably more sculptural. The numerous projecting sections create changing shadows and make the work particularly effective as a freestanding decorative object.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIndonesian carving from Bali\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the 20th century, Balinese workshops developed an extraordinarily diverse tradition of figurative woodcarving. Hindu mythology remained an important source of inspiration, while individual carvers interpreted traditional subjects with considerable freedom and decorative imagination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis sculpture belongs to that broader tradition. Garuda can be recognised by his powerful bird-like appearance, while the accompanying deity represents Vishnu, whose association with Garuda has been depicted in Indonesian art for centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHand-carved character\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sculpture was worked from wood and finished extensively by hand. Tool-cut details remain visible throughout the composition, particularly around the feathers and smaller ornamental passages. Slight asymmetries contribute to the individuality of the piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe surface has matured to varying shades of brown, with darker coloration remaining in protected recesses. General wear and minor age-related irregularities are present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eObject details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOrigin: Bali, Indonesia\u003cbr\u003ePeriod: 20th century\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Carved wood\u003cbr\u003eHeight: 24 cm\u003cbr\u003eWidth: 18.5 cm\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 800 g\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1stbuddha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58187264033099,"sku":null,"price":114.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/6170\/5547\/files\/balinees-houten-vishnu-garuda-beeld-24-cm.jpg?v=1787208699","url":"https:\/\/1stbuddha.com\/products\/vintage-balinese-garuda-mythological-wood-carving","provider":"1stbuddha","version":"1.0","type":"link"}