Figure Item Number: 1451/1 a-d from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Large pink, cream, gold, and green coloured garuda figure. Ornate gold coloured headdress with scrolled black sculptural curl on top of head. Figure has bent legs and arms, and hands curled at the side of the torso. Part b is a long multi coloured piece of wood that has carved feather-like designs on it. It tapers at one side. Part c and d are long multi coloured wing-shaped pieces with scalloped and pointed protrusions along the edges.
Iconographic Meaning
The Garuda is a large mythical bird or bird-like creature from both Hindu and Buddhist mythology. Indonesia also uses the Garuda as its national symbol. Garuda is usually shown in either zoomorphic form (a giant bird with partially open wings), or anthropomorphic form (a man with wings and some bird features).
Item History
- Made in Bali, Indonesia between 1700 and 1800
- Owned by Carol George and James George before January 14, 1991
- Received from Carol George (Donor) and James George (Donor) on January 14, 1991
What
Who
- Culture
- Balinese
- Previous Owner
- Carol George and James George
- Received from
- Carol George (Donor) and James George (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Bali, Indonesia
When
- Creation Date
- between 1700 and 1800
- Ownership Date
- before January 14, 1991
- Acquisition Date
- on January 14, 1991
Other
- Item Classes
- carvings & sculpture
- Condition
- poor
- Current Location
- Case 61
- Accession Number
- 1451/0001 a-d